What can be the ideal XI of KKR in the death-saving match of IPL against Rajasthan

Though the hopes of reaching the IPL 2020 play-offs are slim, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be relieved if they can beat Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. Eon Morgan's camp could go even if he reaches the knockout stage of the tournament due to complex equations. And for that you need to choose the right team. In such a context, let's see what could be KKR's ideal XI against Rajasthan.

Who is the opener

Nitish Rana, who batted brilliantly in the opening position against the Delhi Capitals, could be playing in the same place. Rahul Tripathi should be chosen as the other opener of the team instead of Shubhaman Gill. If Andre Russell doesn't recover, Tom Banton could be given another chance. Or KKR can open Sunil Narine with Nitish Rana.

Second Down Gill

The Kolkata Knight Riders have scored the lowest average in the power play in every match of IPL 2020. Shubhaman Gill could not bat in the opening T20. So he should be sent to bat at number three.

Third Down captain Morgan

Dinesh Karthik, who has consistently failed to bat at number four in KKR's jersey, should be removed from that post. Instead, experienced Ian Morgan should go down to bat. Nikhil Naik should be given a chance instead of Dinesh Karthik against Rajasthan. He should be sent to bat at number five. If not sent to the open, Sunil Narine should be given a chance to bat at number six.

Need of Russell

KKR should play Andre Russell against Rajasthan Royals if he is healthy. In that case, even if one foreign fast bowler plays less in the team, there is no harm. Because in the current tournament, the Caribbean all-rounder has shown his prowess with the ball even though he could not respond in that way with the bat.

How can KKR's ideal XI be

Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Shubhaman Gill, Eoin Morgan (captain), Nikhil Naik (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins or Lucky Ferguson, famous Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty.