“IPL TODAY’S MATCH KKR VS DC”
“Today’s IPL 2024 Match, KKR vs DC: Discover the probable XIs, head-to-head stats, pitch analysis, and fantasy XI picks.”
“IPL 2024 Match Today, KKR vs DC: The Capitals have hit their stride this season and aim to keep up their momentum as they take on KKR in Kolkata.”
” In a showdown set to impact the Indian Premier League table, the resurgent Delhi Capitals aim to capitalise on the bowling weaknesses of the Kolkata Knight Riders as they continue their revival in the IPL. With Rishabh Pant at the helm, DC have clinched four victories in their last five matches, steadily building a strong team. Meanwhile, the Gautam Gambhir-mentored Kolkata Knight Riders have faltered, losing three of their last five games. Their bowling shortcomings have been their Achilles’ heel, with KKR finding it difficult to contain opposition batters, putting them in a risky spot as they attempt to get back on track in the tournament.
“Fraser-McGurk has become DC’s secret weapon, displaying his batting skills by racking up 247 runs in just five matches with an astonishing strike rate of 237.50. His bold style, highlighted by his fearless battle with the powerful Jasprit Bumrah in the team’s recent game against the Mumbai Indians, has driven DC to crucial victories, including a thrilling win over Hardik Pandya’s team earlier this week.”
DC’s batting strength doesn’t rely solely on Fraser-McGurk; South African Tristian Stubbs contributes to their formidable lineup with his explosive power-hitting. With Pant at the helm and a dynamic top-five featuring Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope, and Stubbs, DC presents a tough challenge for the KKR bowling attack.
LIKELY PLAYING XIs :
KKR Likely XI vs DC (If Batting First):
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Mitchell Starc
KKR Likely XI vs DC (If Bowling First):
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Mitchell Starc
- Anukul Roy
Impact Player Options:
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Anukul Roy
- Vaibhav Arora
DC Likely XI vs KKR (If Batting First):
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abhishek Porel
- Shai Hope
- Rishabh Pant (c/wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Kumar Kushagra
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Lizaad Williams
- Mukesh Kumar
- Khaleel Ahmed
DC Likely XI vs KKR (If Bowling First):
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abhishek Porel
- Shai Hope
- Rishabh Pant (c/wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Lizaad Williams
- Mukesh Kumar
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Rasikh Salam
Impact Player Options:
- Kumar Kushagra
- Rasikh Salam
- Prithvi Shaw
Head-to-Head Record :
The Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals have faced each other 33 times in the history of the IPL, with KKR holding a slight edge, having won 17 matches. The Capitals have claimed victory on 15 occasions, with one game resulting in no outcome. This will be their second encounter this year; in the first, KKR achieved a decisive 106-run win over DC, setting a formidable total of 272/7 and then bowling DC out for just 166.
Pitch Report :
Eden Gardens has been a batting-friendly pitch this season, and it’s expected to remain the same on Monday. The conditions tend to favour the batting side even more when chasing, as seen in the last game at the venue, where the Punjab Kings chased down a daunting 262-run target with 9 balls to spare.
Fantasy XI :
Suggested fantasy team selections include Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Lizaad Williams.
Although KKR has faced challenges, spinner Sunil Narine’s outstanding batting form has added much-needed energy to their batting order. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, and Andre Russell are also set to strengthen their run-scoring efforts. With key matches against Mumbai and Lucknow coming up, KKR will be keen to secure a crucial win against DC and keep their momentum in the playoff race.