IPL Match Today Between the KKR and DC: It is also chilly. On Monday, match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will occur at the illustrious Eden Gardens. The match will feature the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are coached by Shreyas Iyer, competing against the Delhi Capitals (DC), who are headed by Rishabh Pant and have recently experienced revival.
The Rishabh Pant-led team is progressively putting together its puzzle pieces and is beginning to appear like a formidable opponent. They have won four of their previous five matches, making them a formidable opponent. On the other hand, the team that Gautam Gambhir coaches has suffered three losses in their most recent five matches, and their inability to bowl effectively has significantly contributed to their poor performance.
In a match that is expected to cause a stir in the rankings of the Indian Premier League, the resurgent Delhi Capitals will attempt to take advantage of the bowling weaknesses of the Kolkata Knight Riders to continue their ascent in the Indian Premier League. Rishabh Pant, who serves as the captain of the DC, has led the team to four victories in their most recent five matches, gradually putting together a robust collection of players.
Conversely, the Kolkata Knight Riders, who Gautam Gambhir coaches, have seen their performance deteriorate, as they have suffered three losses in their most recent five matches. Their bowling weaknesses have shown to be their Achilles’ heel. KKR has needed help to contain the opposing team’s batters, putting them in a difficult situation as they attempt to regain their footing in the tournament.
By accumulating 247 runs in just five matches at a stunning strike rate of 237.50, Fraser-McGurk has established himself as the X-factor for the Washington Capitals. He has demonstrated his power with the bat. His bold stroke play, exemplified by his fearless confrontation with the tough Jasprit Bumrah in the side’s previous match against Mumbai Indians, has powered DC to significant victories, including a nail-biting win over Hardik Pandya’s men earlier this week. His play has been a driving force behind DC’s success.
DC’s batting skill extends beyond Fraser-McGurk, as South African Tristian Stubbs, known for his explosive power hitting, has been added to their fearsome lineup. DC is a difficult opponent for the KKR bowling attack since they have Pant at the helm of their attack and a potent top-five that includes Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope, and Stubbs.
Despite the difficulties that KKR is experiencing, the outstanding form that spinner Sunil Narine has been exhibiting with the bat has given their batting order a boost of vitality. Additionally, players such as Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, and Andre Russell are working to improve their contributions to the team’s run-scoring. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be hungry to record a critical win against the Delhi Capitals (DC) and retain their momentum in the playoff race. They will be facing pivotal matches against Mumbai and Lucknow shortly.
Likely 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
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
Head-to-head record
Both sides have met on 33 occasions in IPL history so far, with the Knight Riders marginally ahead (17 wins). The Capitals have won on 15 occasions, with one match ending in no result. The two teams will be meeting for the second time this year; earlier, KKR registered a comprehensive 106-run win over DC, putting a mammoth 272/7 total before bowling the side out for just 166.
Pitch report
Eden Gardens has been a batting paradise this season and it is unlikely that will change on Monday. The batting conditions turn for the better for the sides chasing; it was evident in the previous game at the venue, when Punjab Kings chased down a towering 262-run score with 9 balls remaining.
Fantasy XI
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Lizaad Williams
