IPL 2018: 3 tactical changes which can help the Kolkata Knight Riders to excel 

#2 The Playing XI

Lynn has scored only 186 runs in this season

The Knight Riders have struggled with their selection in this IPL. With injuries surrounding them, they haven't figured out the right XI to do the job. Veteran pacer Vinay Kumar struggled in the early phase of the tournament and he was replaced by youngster Shivam Mavi who bowled brilliantly till the game against the Delhi Daredevils where he was taken for 58 runs in 4 overs.

KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik needs to make some bold decisions. Chris Lynn has scored only 186 runs in 7 innings of this tournament, and the Australian hitter can be rested for a few games. This will give a bit more space in the batting order and will allow Uthappa to bat at the order with Gill being promoted to the number three spot.

The bowling department also needs a few changes. Mitchell Johnson has failed on multiple occasions in this tournament. He conceded 42 runs in his 4 overs against the Delhi Daredevils at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, which assisted the pacers in the previous game. KKR can try Javon Searles in place of the Australian southpaw.