IPL 2024 – Match 3: KKR vs SRH Top 3 Players You Can Pick In Your Dream11 Fantasy Team As Captain & Vice-Captain 

Shreyas Iyer will be back with captain duties for KKR

The third match of the Indian Premier League will be played against Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at one of the most memorable venues of World Cricket Eden Gardens on 23rd of March at 7:30 PM IST. 

KKR will be led by Shreyas Iyer, a man who was the talk of the town before IPL looking to overcome his situation and crown Knight Riders their third Championship. Meanwhile The Sunrisers Hyderabad will be led by the man with midas touch Pat Cummins who crowned Australia As The World Test Champions and later with their, 6th WC win. 

KKR finished 7th in IPL 2023 with 6 wins to their name, KKR had a great chance of making it to the Playoffs but due to some last bowl thrillers that they last, their playoff ticket was denied. SRH on the other end finished last in the points table with just 4 wins looking to turn the table this year. 


KKR vs SRH Eden Gardens Pitch Analysis

The pitch at Eden Gardens traditionally assists spinners since the OG times or should we say since the GG times and Kolkata ‘s team dynamic build to make Eden Gardens as their fortress, visible with quality spinners in the team. 

While SRH that relies on a pace heavy attack they will try to outbat KKR in this game.  Let’s take a look at the top captain and vice-captains picks for your fantasy teams: 


KKR vs SRH: Top Three Players You Can Pick As Captain: 

Shreyas Iyer 

Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer | Source: Twitter

Shreyas Iyer would be looking to change the fortunes of this year which started on a sour note, he was recently removed from the Annual BCCI contract list. 

With WT20 ‘s place in contention he would be looking to lead from the front from the first game itself. His vital presence in the middle makes him a good choice for captain. 

Travis Head 

Travis Head was the Man of the match with a stunning century against India breaking millions of hearts. Travis Head is a big event player and  IPL being the biggest cricket event , head would love to cash his form. The Australian World Champion was grabbed by SRH for a 6.80cr . He is a great pick for captain as he is an attacking opener and also offers overs of spin. 

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen has been in purple patch first for South Africa, later in the SA 20 making runs with great intent and high strike rate winning many games single handedly for his team. Klaasen scored 448 runs in IPL 2023.He is a great choice for captain because of his power hitting abilities that can change the game in very little time. 


KKR vs SRH : Top Three Players You Can Pick As Vice-Captain

Mitchell Starc 

Mitchell Starc emerged as the Most expensive player ever in IPL history fetching whooping 24.75 cr for Kolkata Knight Riders. He was the reason for making Australia the World Cup Champions in 2023 . He is returning to IPL after 9 years and would be looking to justify his auction amount. He is a decent vice captain choice considering he will bowl in death overs too. 

Rinku Singh 

Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh | Source: BCCI/IPL

Rinku singh broke the internet after he scored 29 runs in last over against Gujarat Titans, making KKR victorious in that game. In IPL 2023 he was a sensation scoring 474 runs as a sensation winning serveral games for KKR singlehandedly. 

With this Indian Call up and faith instilled on him by the Indian Management he would like to seal his WT20 spot. 

He is a tricky choice but can earn you many points as a vice captain. 

Washington Sundar 

Washington Sundar offers a great vice captain option as he is one of the premier off spinners in India also playing as an attacking lower order batsman. 

He is a great choice for vice captain consdering the Eden Gardens ‘s pitch that is treat for spinners. 


KKR vs SRH Differential Picks For Captain & Vice-Captains 

  • Rahul Tripathi – SRH 
  • Varun Chakravarthy – KKR 
  • Gurbaz/salt (whoever plays) – KKR