IPL 2019: How the teams stack up

Kolkata Knight Riders

The Knight Riders impressed last season with their mix of Indian youngsters and experienced overseas players, reaching the playoffs. They have improved their squad depth this year and that should help them when their key players leave for the World Cup. However, their additions might not be able to compensate in terms of quality and that might leave them finding it tough in the 2019 IPL.

Lockie Ferguson is an interesting addition who will definitely add to the quality in the KKR pace department and could turn out to be a sleeper who outdoes expectations in the tournament, after having done well in patches against India recently. Another fast bowler who has a good chance to impress is Kamalesh Nagarkoti, who starred at the U-19 World Cup in 2018 and missed last season due to injury. Robin Uthappa will be crucial as both a leader and batsman and is someone who can help you beat the odds.

The two time champions will try to make it a hat-trick of IPL crowns