Kuldeep Yadav | Source: X.com
The 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is poised for a thrilling showdown between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Delhi’s tentative home ground which is Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium located in Vizag on April 23, Wednesday.
Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other in 32 matches in IPL. In these 32 games, Kolkata leads the chart by 16 wins, whereas Delhi has registered 15 wins against Kolkata, with one game ending without any result.
DC vs KKR: Vizag Stadium Pitch Report
The Pitch at Vizag Stadium in the last game got slowed down as the game progressed, and it even aided swing under lights when the second innings started, which suggests it is a bat first pitch which will help the bowlers in the second dig.
Delhi Capitals Team Analysis
Delhi are now looking more or less settled with their team combination now, their lower middle order still lacks the pedigree required to finish games but with Rishabh Pant back amongst runs it will help the Delhi team with their middle and late overs boost, and Prithvi Shaw back to open means Delhi will have their power play batting sorted.
On the bowling front, Delhi treated us with a masterclass on how one should bowl against some of the ferocious hitters, assuming Kuldeep Yadav will be back from injury this Delhi side looks threatening.
Kolkata Knight Riders Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders are in red hot form, who have registered 2 wins in as many games will now be against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata have most of their bases covered and with Sunil Narine opening the batting yet again for them has given them a deep batting order without compromising on thier bowling options which also helped them in nailing Andre Russell’s entry points.
Harshit Rana has been their best bowler who has taken the load of operating with the new ball as well as the death overs, their spin attack gas had middling returns but at a slow deck which is expected at Vizag may provide the break which they need.
Match Details:
Date: 3 April 2024
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium
DC vs KKR Probable Playing XI :
Delhi Capitals Playing XI
David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje
Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI:
Phil Salt (WK), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana , Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Key Batters to Watch for DC vs KKR :
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer | Source: X.com
Iyer will be facing his ex franchise, Iyer who has had a couple of exhausting months on both professional and personal front which has affected his returns with the bat too will hope to be back amongst runs which will help him gain his lost confidence.
Prithvi Shaw
Drafted back into the side after getting dropped, Prithvi Shaw looked at his best where he expresses himself by utilising the power play restrictions which gave Delhi a blazing start, he would want to continue this against Kolkata too, against whom he enjoys a great track record.
Key Bowlers to watch for DC vs KKR :
Varun Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy is someone who masters in bowling defensively which is a great skill to have in this era of power hitting, Chakravarthy is often successful in choking the sides in the middle overs which breaks the momentum to their innings by operating tight line and lengths.
Mukesh Kumar
Kumar who provided an excellent display of medium fast bowling against Chennai, who bowled his heart out against a fit and firing opposition with immaculate accuracy . He would want to continue his form against Kolkata too which will help his team’s chances of winning
