IPL 2018: SWOT Analysis of Kolkata Knight Riders

Modified Apr 05, 2018 16:45 IST

Are the Knights really ready for the IPL? (Image: FB/KKR)

KKR starts their campaign against RCB this Sunday (Image: FB/KKR)

Despite being the underdogs this season, KKR might be a force to reckon with if they are able to play their A-team throughout the season without any further injuries. The two-time champions pose a threat to any team and given the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, KKR might pull a few surprises. It would be interesting to see how the KKR management uses young talent.

Predicted Playing XI for KKR

Chris Lynn

Sunil Narine

Robin Uthappa

Nitish Rana

Shubman Gill/Ishank Jaggi

Dinesh Karthik (C & WK)

Andre Russell

Kuldeep Yadav

Piyush Chawla

Mitchell Johnson

Vinay Kumar/Kamlesh Nagarkoti

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Edited by Aadya Sharma