Gayle-storm arriving in Narine-protected shelter in Kolkata
Gayle-storm will head to Kolkata as Kings XI Punjab face the Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. Both these teams are a batting-heavy unit and there will be a runs galore in Bengal tonight.
Kolkata Knight Riders
With almost every Kolkata player on fire – save Chris Lynn, who is yet to display his best – Kolkata are the team to beat in this IPL. They might have a weak link in Dinesh Karthik’s captaincy, but the quality of the players will almost always ensure their safety in tight matches.
Kings XI Punjab
Chris Gayle’s form has seemingly lifted the team to another level. The Universe Boss is a wounded lion after going unsold for two rounds and then finally being called up in the third. Mujeeb Zadran has also been exceptional in the tournament as his variations have been difficult to read thus far.
Prediction
It will be a tightly-contested encounter but expect Narine to get the better of his compatriot and tilt the game in his team’s favour.
