IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders' Indian batters have to shine

Kolkata Knight Riders need Indian batters to perform

Sauradeep Ash Mar 25, 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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