The 28th game of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and pit the Delhi Capitals against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The Capitals have yet to record their first victory. As of right now, they have lost five straight games. KKR, meanwhile, is coming off two consecutive losses.
There are some key player battles:
1. Sunil Narine vs. David Warner
Although DC captain David Warner’s strike rate is still being scrutinized, he has contributed to the runs. Warner, whose season scoring average is 45 points, would be essential for DC in the Powerplay.
To stop him, Sunil Narine, a senior spinner for KKR, might be sent. Warner has been ejected twice by Narine in the IPL. However, the former has struck Narine for 176 runs at 88.00.
2. Venkatesh Iyer vs Mustafizur Rahman
The only Indian centurion in IPL 2023, Venkatesh Iyer, has a history of controversy when facing left-arm pacers. In 21 innings, they have struck out the KKR batter seven times. He just averages of 28.15 against Rahman
Venkatesh may be troubled in the game by Mustafizur Rahman, who is known for controlling the flow of runs. Who will triumph is still up in the air.
3. Axar Patel versus Andre Russell
Andre Russell, a powerful hitter, is having a difficult time getting his swing together. His season stats were 35, 0, 1, 3, and 21*. Spinners were the target of three of his dismissals. His strike rate against them drops to 106.25.
It will be intriguing to see how Russell is bowled by left-arm spinner Axar Patel.
Russell defeats Axar at 192.85, which is noteworthy.
4. Kuldeep Yadav vs Rinku Singh
Following his exploits against GT, Rinku Singh has gained widespread recognition. He hit five sixes in the last over to give KKR a commanding victory. The left-handed batter, however, is still susceptible to spin. In the IPL, he only scores 93 points per 26 spins.
Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm wrist-spinner who does a good job of tackling left-handed batters, could pose a threat to Rinku.
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