IPL 2014 Match 11 prediction: Kolkata (53%) predicted to defeat Bangalore (47%)

By Shashi Mittal On April 24, 2014

Prediction methodology

Note: We are currently using the data from IPL 2013/2014 and Champions League Twenty20 2013 for predicting the outcome of this season's IPL matches

Prediction: Kolkata (53%) predicted to defeat Bangalore (47%) in a close match (Match scorecard)

Royal Challengers Bangalore will receive a big boost with the return of their ace batsman Chris Gayle. Even without his absence, they were able to win their previous match against Mumbai Indians easily, thanks to their bowling attack. Mitchell Starc and Yuzvendra Chahal both have been quite a revelation for Bangalore in this tournament so far, and one of the main reason for their early success.

However, Bangalore face a formidable opponent in Kolkata Knight Riders, and it is the latter who have a slight advantage going into this match as per our model. Kolkata's battery of slow bowlers might just be the perfect foil for the explosive batting lineup of Bangalore. Will Sunil Narine's turners stop the blitz of his compatriot Chris Gayle? We will get to know soon!

Cricmetric's current prediction success rate for IPL 2014: 3/10 (30%)