IPL 2017, RPS vs KKR: 5 winning factors

#2 With the ball

Tahir has picked 10 wickets in 7 games for RPS this season

Sunil Narine has stolen all the headlines with his incredible batting but his bowling has also remained a decisive factor in Kolkata’s wins. In his six innings so far, the West Indian’s economy has gone over six runs per over only twice; Kolkata lost one of those two matches. Narine bowling economically is vital to KKR’s victories.

In seven innings, there have been four instances where at least one of KKR’s bowler has picked up three wickets, and the team lost only one of those matches. Picking three in an innings is an important winning factor for the visiting team.

Extra Cover: IPL 2017, RPS vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) probable playing 11 against Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), Match 30

For Pune, leg-spinner Imran Tahir is a key bowler. Out of six matches, the South African bowler has gone for more than 10 runs per over only once and Pune lost that game.

In four games, RPS have picked up three or more wickets before the 11^th over and they won three such games. Picking early wickets paves way for Pune victories.