Kolkata Knight Riders will host Delhi Capitals in the reverse fixture to be played in Kolkata on 29th April 2024. Both teams are coming off with contrasting results during their previous matches. Here is the KKR vs DC Match Prediction.
KKR suffered an 8-wicket loss to Punjab Kings after posting a mammoth total of 261. Their bowling was not to the mark as Sunil Narine was the most economical and took the only wicket to fall. Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Russell, Shreyas, and Venetkash Iyer ensured that KKR made 261 for 6 in 20 overs.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals registered a close-fought 10-run victory over Mumbai Indians at home. Jake Fraser McGurk, Shai Hope, Pant, and Stubbs ensured that DC scored 257 for 4 in 20 overs. Despite their struggle in bowling, DC held onto their nerves to register victory.
Match Details
Details– IPL 2024, Match 47, KKR vs DC
Venue– Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date and Time– 29th April, 7.30 PM IST
KKR vs DC Head-to-Head Record
Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will be playing their second match during this season. It was a high-scoring affair as KKR posted 272 for 7 at Vizag. It was a brilliant batting effort by KKR batters, especially Sunil Narine, Salt, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, and Russell.
Despite Pant’s brilliance, Delhi Capitals fell short of the target by a massive 106 runs. KKR and DC played a total of 33 matches so far in IPL with KKR winning 17 while Delhi Capitals registered 15 wins and 1 match ending in no result.
KKR vs DC Pitch Report
The previous match at this venue saw a high-scoring affair between KKR and PBKS. PBKS captain Sam Curran won the toss and decided to field first. Sunil Narine and Salt put on 138 runs for the opening wicket laying the foundation for a massive total. Other KKR batters contributed that helped KKR post 261 for 6 in 20 overs.
Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh laid a strong foundation putting on 93 runs for opening wicket. It was a sensational batting effort by PBKS as they chased down the target with 8 wickets remaining and 8 balls to spare.
The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and chase down the target.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)- Predicted Playing XI
KKR
Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Venetkash Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc/Chameera, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana.
DC
Jake Fraser McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, Hope, Pant (WK, C), Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Lizard Williams.
KKR vs DC- Fantasy Teams Selection
KKR vs DC Small League– Sunil Narine (C), Fraser McGurk (VC), Raghuvanshi, Hope, Rinku Singh, Pant, Russell, Axar Patel, Varun Chakvarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.
KKR vs DC Grand League– Phil Salt (C), Shaw, Venkatesh Iyer, Porel, Shreyas Iyer, Stubbs (VC), Rinku Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Starc, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
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