DC vs KKR IPL 2024: The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is set to host a high-octane clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024. While DC aims to secure a second consecutive victory, KKR boasts an undefeated record, having won both their matches so far.
Delhi Capitals look to maintain momentum
Fresh off a convincing win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), DC is brimming with confidence. However, a few selection dilemmas keep them on their toes.
Prithvi Shaw role and Kuldeep Yadav return
Prithvi Shaw’s successful inclusion in the previous match paves the way for a potential repeat, with his batting order possibly determined by whether DC chooses to bowl or bat first.
The return of the in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav from a niggle would be a significant boost for DC’s bowling attack.
Nortje vs. Richardson & Stubbs vs. Fraser-McGurk
The form of DC’s overseas players, Anrich Nortje and Tristan Stubbs, is a cause for concern. Nortje’s lack of sharpness might see Jhye Richardson get a chance, while a first-ball duck in the previous match puts Stubbs’ position in jeopardy. Jake Fraser-McGurk could be brought in as his replacement.
Predicted DC Playing XI
- Prithvi Shaw
- David Warner
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Mitchell Marsh
- Jake Fraser-McGurk/Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Abhishek Porel
- Anrich Nortje/Jhye Richardson
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ishant Sharma
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Rasikh Salam/Lalit Yadav (depending on batting/bowling first)
KKR Likely to Remain Unchanged
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, are expected to retain their winning combination. Their well-oiled batting lineup, featuring the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Andre Russell, coupled with a potent bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and Varun Chakaravarthy, makes them a formidable force.
Predicted KKR Playing XI
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Vaibhav Arora
Head-to-Head: DC Holds Upper Hand
Looking at the past five encounters, DC has dominated KKR, winning four out of the five matches. However, current form suggests a close contest is on the horizon. Can DC continue their winning streak, or will KKR maintain their perfect record? Only time will tell in this exciting IPL clash.
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