I think KKR are going to be favourites to win the IPL this year: Graeme Swann

NEW DELHI: Former England spinner

Graeme Swann

has thrown his support behind the Kolkata Knight Riders to claim their third Indian Premier League trophy, citing their impressive performances in the ongoing season.
The Knight Riders have been soaring in this edition of the cash-rich league, delivering clinical displays on the field.
Making history, they topped the group stage for the first time ever, amassing 20 points in 14 matches to secure the top spot on the table.
Their path to the final was paved with a convincing victory over the high-scoring Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday.

"I think KKR are going to be favourites to win the IPL this year, just the way they have played. The only loss was to Rajasthan who were flying in the league. But then they have caught them up quietly and then got past them so easily. The way they played against the Sunrisers was phenomenal. So any team has got to bring their A-game to beat KKR at the moment," Swann backed KKR to win while speaking to ANI.
Sunil Narine

has been instrumental for KKR both as an opener and with the ball. Leading the charge, he stands as the top-scorer for the franchise this season, boasting 482 runs at an impressive average of 37.08 and a striking rate of 179.85 in 13 matches.

Narine showcased his prowess further by notching his maiden T20 century this season, showcasing a stunning 109-run blitz against the Rajasthan Royals.
With the ball, he is the second-highest wicket-taker for the Riders with 16 wickets in 13 matches, conceding runs at a mere economy of 6.90.
Along with the former West Indies star, Varun Chakaravarthy has joined hands with the experienced player to form a formidable spin duo.
The mystery spinner is the leading wicket-taker for the franchise and the third-highest in the ongoing season.
He has 20 scalps to his name in 14 matches at a bowling average of 19.65 and has conceded runs at an economy of 8.18.
He is just four wickets shy of the Purple Cap, with Punjab Kings pacer Harshal Patel leading the race with a tally of 24.
With the two-time champions already in the final, their opponents are yet to be decided.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 in Chennai on Friday. The winner will go on to play the final against KKR on Sunday.
(With ANI inputs)