KKR vs RCB: Why is Lockie Ferguson Not Playing Today's IPL 2023 Match? Check RCB Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders are playing their first home game of IPL 2023 today against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The start hasn’t been good for the Knight Riders this season as they have lost their opening game due to rain intervention against PBKS by 7 runs. The Knight Riders would be seeking solace at home and get going on the points table.

KKR vs RCB: Why is Lockie Ferguson Not Playing Today’s IPL 2023 Match?

The Knight Riders team management surprised one and all by not including Lockie Ferguson in their eleven for the second straight game. With only one overseas seamer’s space available in the eleven, the management has showered their trust on the experienced Blackcaps red ball skipper Tim Southee.

Southee is playing his second game on the trot for KKR this season. Southee had a forgettable game against PBKS where he did pick up 2 wickets but, in the process, gave away 54 runs. A player of Southee’s caliber should be looking to bounce back in this game.

KKR Playing 11

Check out Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing 11 vs Kolkata Knight Riders for match no 10.

1. Venkatesh Iyer
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
3. Mandeep Singh
4. Nitish Rana (C)
5. Andre Russell
6. Rinku Singh
7. Sunil Narine
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Tim Southee
10. Umesh Yadav
11. Varun Chakravarthy

Lockie Ferguson IPL 2023 Price

Lockie Ferguson, the New Zealand fast bowler, was traded by the Kolkata franchise from Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2023 auction for a price of Rs 10.00 crore. Ferguson had previously represented the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022, where he had taken 12 wickets in 13 matches. Known for his pace and accuracy, Ferguson is a valuable addition to any T20 team. His ability to bowl at the death makes him a crucial player in the shorter formats of the game.

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