IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's KKR vs PBKS Match

On 8 May 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing IPL. Eden Gardens, Kolkata will host the 53rd match of the tournament. KKR are currently in the eighth position with eight points in 10 games. While PBKS are in the seventh position with 10 points in 10 games.

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In the reverse fixture, PBKS defeated KKR. So, PBKS will look to double over KKR this year. In the last five meetings, PBKS have won thrice while KKR have won twice. However, KKR are coming off after a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) while PBKS are coming off after a defeat against Mumbai Indians (MI).   

Also Read: KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL 2023

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1. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone's IPL Records and Stats

This star England all-rounder had a dismal start to the tournament until his fantastic knock came at the Wankhede Stadium against MI. Liam Livingstone showed his power play abilities and scored 157 runs in five matches. Now, his average is 39.25, and a strike rate of 163.54. His knock helped his team to score 214 runs for three wickets in 20 overs.

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This player has been an integral part of PBKS since last season. The franchise also retained him by showing faith. So, fans were hoping to see him in action with some big scores, and thus, Liam Livingstone is expected to be one of the top scorers against KKR also.        

2. Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh's IPL Records and Stats

This Southpaw batter has been a revelation for KKR so far this IPL season. While other batters have struggled for consistency, Rinku Singh has always shown a fight for his team. In IPL 2023 so far, Rinku Singh has scored 316 runs in 10 matches, at an average of 52.67 and a strike rate of 148.36. 

He has notched up two fifties so far. In the last game against SRH, Rinku scored valuable 46 runs off 35 balls, including four fours and one six. His knock helped KKR to score a fighting total of 171 runs in 20 overs. So, the home fans will hope for another important knock from Rinku Singh against Shikhar Dhawan and his men.        

3. Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma's IPL Records and Stats

This young wicketkeeper batter has been in phenomenal form in whatever opportunities he has got so far in IPL 2023. In the middle order, Jitesh Sharma has always come out and produced some short but impactful cameos with big shots. His ability to play big shots since the first ball of an inning, has made him a lethal option.

So far, in IPL 2023, Jitesh Sharma has scored 239 runs in 10 matches, at an average of 26.56 and a strike rate of 165.97. In the last game against MI, he smashed 49* runs off 27 balls, including five fours and two sixes. He also stitched a partnership of 119* runs off 53 balls for the fourth wicket.