Up against KKR, embattled RCB seek revival in IPL-11
Coming off a heartbreaking loss, the Indian Premier League game against Kolkata Knight Riders tomorrow will be a test of character for embattled Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have left themselves with little margin for error after a string of reverses.
RCB are struggling at sixth position after two wins and as many as four defeats, while the visiting KKR side is placed fourth with three victories and four losses.
It remains to be seen how RCB have recovered from the painful defeat to Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier this week.
Though having a much better season than their beleaguered opponents, KKR too were stunned by Delhi Daredevils last night, and the two-time champions will be keen to get back to winning ways.
Last time the two teams clashed, KKR, under new captain Dinesh Karthik, successfully chased down a target of 177, thanks to Sunil Narine's blistering 19-ball fifty.
The spin trio of Narine, Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla also contributed to KKR's victory in the first leg.
For RCB, AB de Villiers has been in prime form this season, smashing
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