Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Prediction: A bet on runs is a good option here

Narendra Modi Stadium will be the venue for this quarterfinal Indian Premier League game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams finished strong in the regular season and will have their hopes high here. Which team makes it to the next round?

Kolkata Knight Riders will have high hopes in this game following an incredible regular season performance. Heading into this season stage, Kolkata Knight Riders have four straight wins, defeating Mumbai Indians twice, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals. In the regular season, Kolkata Knight Riders finished top of the standings with 20 points from 14 matches. In the run of those matches, Kolkata Knight Riders had an 11-3 record.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will come into this game hoping for an impressive performance in the regular season. This team finished second spot in the Indian Premier League standings with 17 points from 14 matches. In the last matches Sunrisers Hyderabad played, this team won and lost three. In those matches, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants Punjab Kings. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians. 

This is going to be a very close, tough, and competitive game. The two teams are the best in the IPL league, and they will come here with high hopes. While this game is expected to be balanced offensively and defensively, we can expect this game to end with high runs. Also, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have the better team overall, this side is expected to be able to win.