IPL 2017: 5 reasons why KKR can beat SRH in the eliminator

#1 Gautam Gambhir's tactical acumen

Gambhir has been leading by example and his experience is valuable to KKR

Ever since joining the Kolkata unit in 2011, Gambhir has led the team with flair and flamboyance. His backing of youngsters Manish Pandey and Kuldeep Yadav has paid rich dividends while the promotion of Sunil Narine this year was a master stroke although he did do it previously in the Big Bash and CPL.

Amongst all the four franchises in the play-offs this year, Gambhir has led a team for the most time-period. His tactical nous is well appreciated and that has lifted the franchise to two IPL titles. The former Indian opener has also been sharp with his field settings and bowling changes.

Gambhir also triggered the move to push Lynn to open the innings and the move has given Kolkata two dynamic openers aside from freeing up Gambhir and Uthappa for the middle overs. While Warner is a shrewd captain too, Gambhir certainly has an edge over him in terms of knowing the pulse of his team.