Monday, April 18, 2022

IPL 2022: 3 Players to avoid in fantasy teams for RR vs KKR game

Sheldon Jackson
Sheldon Jackson. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will play the 30th match of IPL 2022 on Monday. Rajasthan Royals lost their previous match against Gujarat Titans and are currently placed 5th in the points table with 3 wins and 2 losses in 5 matches. They will be looking to put up a better performance, especially with the bat. On the other hand, Kolkata, after making such a good start to the season, have lost their previous 2 matches and suddenly find themselves sixth in the table with 3 wins and as many losses in 6 matches. Kolkata need to make a turnaround quickly and the pressure is on them having played the extra game compared to the opposition.

Here are 3 players you can avoid in your fantasy teams for the RR vs KKR game:

1. Aman Hakim Khan

He bowled just the 1 over in the previous match and is an unknown commodity in the IPL. He is being used as the sixth bowler and with plenty of other bowling options in the team, it is unlikely that he will complete his quota. Hence, it is better to avoid him and look at other options for this match.

2. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag has not had the best of the starts to this season and is batting as low as number 7 in the last few matches which reduces his fantasy potential significantly. Another thing to consider is that he might not bowl much and with such a strong top-order it is unlikely that he will get enough balls to contribute.

3. Sheldon Jackson

Another domestic stalwart Sheldon Jackson is more suited at the top in this format, but with him batting as low as he is, it will be very difficult for him to give significant points with the bat. Also the presence of better alternatives like Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson in the keepers’ section makes it an easier decision to avoid him for this match.