Dolphins V Kolkata: CLT20 Date, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

There's nothing riding on the result as table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders take on group whipping boys, the Dolphins, in the Champions League T20 on Monday.

The Indian Premier League giants will be looking to maintain a hot run that has already seen them beat Perth Scorchers, Lahore Lions and IPL rivals, Chennai Super Kings. For the Dolphins, there's only pride to play for.

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Date: Monday, 29 September 2014

Start Time: 3:30 p.m. BST, 8 p.m. Local time

Live on: STAR Sports 1 (India), Ten Sports/PTV Sports (Pakistan), SuperSport (South Africa), Eurosport (UK/Europe), Sky Sports (New Zealand), Network Ten/Fox (Australia), Star Cricket (Sri Lanka), Star Cricket (Bangladesh), ESPN (USA and Caribbean), Willow Cricket (USA)

Weather: The dreaded Duckworth Lewis could come into play. According to the BBC, showers are forecast in Hyderabad.

Preview

Kolkata have given a trio of masterclasses in how to chase a T20 total. In all of their group games, the Knight Riders have been set a target in the 150s. Each time they've passed it with fewer than seven balls remaining and with either three of four wickets to spare. When the pressure has been on, someone has stepped up to get them over the line.

The Knight Riders may lack the star power of IPL rivals Kings XI but in Suryakumar Yadav, Ryan ten Doeschate and Andre Russell they have a trio of accomplished finishers.

Yadav told CLT20.com: "I used to watch Rohit Sharma pace his innings, take the game till the last over and finish games for the side. I did not get to play many games for Mumbai Indians but this is one aspect of the game that I have learnt from my stint with them."

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Unbelievable knock from @surya_14kumar! Confidence, flair & bravery on display in his knock of 43 from 19 balls! #OneTeamOnePledge

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 24, 2014"

Gautam Gambhir's men haven't had to chase a really big total yet, thanks to some excellent performances with the ball. Sunil Narine has been the pick of an impressive attack. The West Indian spinner has taken eight wickets at an average of 6.12 with an amazing economy rate of 4.08.

Ably assisted by Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla, the Knight Riders will be looking to follow the same formula against the hapless Dolphins.

After a heartbreaking loss to the Perth Scorchers, the Dolphins have been soundly beaten by Chennai and Lahore. The attack had no answer to the Suresh Raina-inspired blitz against the Super Kings and the batting crumbled when faced with an achievable total against the Lions.

When they have got into a good position, they've managed to let the opposition wriggle free. Lahore were on the rack at 34 for four in the eighth over but managed to reach a respectable 164 for five at the close.

Khaya Zondo and Cameron Delport have shown promise with the bat but the Dolphins squad has looked outclassed in their three appearances.

They'll face another tough test against the battle-hardened Knight Riders.

Players to Watch

Kolkata Knight Riders

Narine has enhanced his reputation as one of the world's best T20 bowlers. The Trinidadian is the leading wicket-taker in the competition. With conditions likely to suit, he has power to add to his tally against the Dolphins.

Yadav has been at the crease in two of Kolkata's last over triumphs. The 24-year-old has been a steadying influence in the middle-order. If they're chasing again, you wouldn't bet against Yadav getting the Knight Riders over the line.

Dolphins

Robbie Frylinck put the memory of a disastrous last over against Perth behind him with a couple of fine performances against Chennai and Lahore. The 30-year-old is the Dolphins' leading run scorer and wicket-taker.

It's not been dull when Delport has been in the middle. The big-hitting left-hander has faced only 13 balls in CL20. In that short time he's managed to hit five fours and three sixes. If he comes off, it could give the South Africans a fighting chance.

Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders

Gautam Gambhir (C), Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa (W), Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, UmeshYadav, Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Sunil Narine, Jacques Kallis, Ryan tenDoeschate, Pat Cummins, Andre Russell, Manvinder Bisla

Dolphins

Morne van Wyk (C), Daryn Smit (W), Daryn Dupavillon, Cody Chetty, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Khayelihle Zondo, Robert Frylinck, Kyle Abbott, Craig Alexander, Jonathan Vandiar, KeshavMaharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Cameron Delport, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sibonelo Makhanya