Predicted playing XI of all the teams for their first match

#4 Kolkata Knight Riders

Dinesh Kartik would like to claim his spot in the World Cup by leading KKR to glory

KKR has suffered a major blow even before the start of the season. Young pacers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries. KKR already looked a little light on the fast bowling department and these injuries might have an adverse effect on its overall chances in the tournament.

The team's batsmen will have to step up and make up for a weak bowling attack. Dinesh Karthik, Chris Lynn, and Robin Uthappa will be crucial to KKR's chances. Andre Russell is coming back from an injury and might not be completely fit to deliver his bowling services.

KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik will be hoping that Kuldeep Yadav and Sunil Narine will bring their experience into play right from the beginning of the tournament. Anrich Nortje might miss out if selected in South Africa's T20 squad, which will bring Lockie Ferguson into the picture.

Predicted playing XI - Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa, Shubman Gill, Dinesh Karthik(C & WK), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna