IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders will need Indian batters to fire to turn things around!

Kolkata Knight Riders need Indian batters to perform well in IPL 2023

Avinash Sharma Mar 26, 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders

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Jagadeesan has to fire

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Nitish Rana consistency

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Iyer will be key at the top

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Rinku Singh is pivotal

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Mandeep Singh revival

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Shreyas Iyer conundrum

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