IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: Delhi Capitals seek revenge over KKR

IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: DC seek revenge over KKR – IPL’s Delhi franchise — both the Daredevils and Capitals — haven’t had the best of the outcomes in 13 editions of IPL. The franchise, currently led by Rishabh Pant have made it to their third successive playoffs but the title has remained elusive. As they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2^nd Qualifier on Wednesday, DC face another tough test and seek revenge as they stumbled against KKR back in 2012 under Delhi Daredevils name.

To its credit, the last three years have been fantastic for Delhi. They have remained in the title throughout and the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Kagiso Rabada and Rishabh Pant besides new stars on the block such as Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan have delivered constantly to steer the team.

IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: 9 years after narrow loss, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals seek revenge over Kolkata Knight Riders

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IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: DC seek revenge over KKR – But it is their abysmal Playoffs record that is a matter of concern. Chennai Super Kings have been their thorn as they lost to MS Dhoni’s side in the playoffs thrice while KKR dealt a heavy blow, back in 2012. Last year, it was the eventual champion Mumbai Indians and in 2009, it was Deccan Chargers.

KKR beat Delhi Daredevils in Qualifier 1 in IPL 2012 by 18 runs

That Delhi Capitals have lost seven out of nine matches in the Playoffs says a lot about their poor record. Against KKR, Rishabh Pant & Co will have another tough outing at Sharjah on a slow wicket that has been mastered by the likes of Sunil Narine, who had a match-winning performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator on Monday.

IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: 9 years after narrow loss, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals seek revenge over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2021: DC vs KKR: While KKR have a slight advantage over DC on head to head, winning 15 and losing 14, Rishabh Pant’s side will be seeking revenge, especially after losing the league stage match to Eoin Morgan’s side at the same Sharjah Stadium. For the franchise overall, they will be keen to make KKR pay for dealing them a blow in 2012.

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Back then, Virender Sehwag was the DC captain and lost to Gautam Gambhir’s KKR after an excellent performance from Sunil Narine and Yusuf Pathan. But KKR, beginning the UAE leg on the backfoot, struggling at the 7^th spot, made a fantastic comeback, knocking out others to be in the Qualifier 2.

The vibes in the dressing room after the big win last night 💜💛
#KKR #RCBvKKR #AmiKKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #আমিKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/7V64y5T0Hy

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 12, 2021

Even though the captain himself Eoin Morgan has struggled, on slow pitches, Shakib Al Hasan, Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine have been dominant, giving KKR the edge. On Wednesday, the spinners will play another important role at a slow Sharjah wicket.

IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: 9 years after narrow loss, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals seek revenge over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2021: DC seek revenge over KKR:

KKR batted first and set a target of 163 with Yusuf Pathan scoring a 21-ball 40.
Delhi Daredevils could only manage 144/8 in 20 overs with Mahela Jayawardene scoring 40, losing the match by 18 runs.
But it was Sunil Narine and Jaques Kallis who bagged two wickets each to turn the match around for KKR.
Delhi Capitals will now face Sunil Narine once again at Sharjah on a pitch that the West Indian has exploited really well.
DC also lost the return leg at the same venue by three wickets.

Elegance in everything that he does 🤩#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2021 #DCSpecials @OctaFX @ShreyasIyer15 pic.twitter.com/8i8SWt4uQP

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 12, 2021

IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: 9 years after narrow loss, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals seek revenge over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2021: DC vs KKR Playoff Records: Delhi Capitals

2008: DC lost to RR by 105 runs (DD 87, RR 192/9)
2009: DC lost to Deccan Chargers by 6 wickets (DD 153/8, DC 154/4)
2010: Finished 5^th2011: Finished 10^th2012: DC lost to KKR in Q1, 18 runs (DC 144-8, KKR- 162/4); Q2, lost to CSK by 86 runs (CSK 222/5, DC 136)
2013: Finished 9^th2014: Finished 8^th2015: Finished 7^th2016: Finished 6^th2017: Finished 6^th2018: Finished 8^th2019: DC beat SRH in Eliminator by 2 wickets, (SRH 162-/8, DC 165/8), Lost to CSK in Q2 by 6 wickets, (DC 147/9, CSK 151/4)
2020: DC lost to MI by 57 runs in Q1, (MI 200/5, DC 143/8), DC beat SRH by 17 runs in Q1 (DC 189/3, SRH 172/8)
2021: DC lost to CSK in Q1 by 4 wickets, (DC 172/5, CSK 173/6).

IPL 2021 Qualifier 2, DC vs KKR: 9 years after narrow loss, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals seek revenge over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2021: DC vs KKR – KKR Playoffs records:

2011: KKR lost to MI by 4 wickets in Eliminator
2012: KKR beat Delhi Daredevils by 18 runs in Qualifier 1.
2014: KKR beat KXIP (now PBKS) by 28 runs, beat KXIP in final by 3 wickets
2016: KKR beat SRH in Eliminator by 22 runs.
2017: KKR beat SRH by 7 wickets in Eliminator (DLS method), lost to MI by 6 wickets in Qualifier 2.
2018: KKR beat RR by 25 runs in Eliminator, lost to SRH by 14 runs in Qualifier 2.
2021: KKR beat RCB in Eliminator by 4 wickets