The Super Saturday will begin with a barn burner as the surging Delhi Capitals will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Both the teams are in the top four of the IPL points table but would like to solidify their grip even more. DC will surely qualify for the playoffs if they win. KKR, on the other hand, will have to win despite being at a formidable position as the contention for that number 4 spot is getting even more heated.
DC is coming off a loss against the Kings XI Punjab. KKR, on the other hand, is coming off a huge and disappointing loss against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Delhi Capitals
Capitals have had some difficulty in their batting since their last few matches they were at least 10-15 runs short. Rishabh Pant being injured has added some distortion in their team combination. The restriction of playing four foreign players had Shimron Hetmyer out of the playing 11 as well. However, they have equally capable Ajinkya Rahane and Alex Carey replacing them.
However, with the return of Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer, things could be back on track as their batting is concerned. Their bowling, however, can compensate for some fewer runs. Everyone in their bowling attack has been phenomenal.
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR is coming off a huge and disappointing loss against RCB. KKR registered the lowest 20-over total in IPL history as they were hammered by 8 wickets by RCB. They were wrapped up for 84/8 in 20 overs.
They decided to play Tom Banton, however, used him as a middle-order batsman. Their top-order once again failed to deliver. Shubhman Gill hasn’t been converting his starts into bigger scores and has a low strike rate. Nitish Rana hasn’t been playing up to his potential as well.
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SHIKHAR DHAWAN (C) (10.5)– Dhawan scored a match-winning knock off 101 not out in just 58 balls against the mighty CSK bowling attack to take his through. He then scored a phenomenal 106 not out in just 61 balls against the Kings XI Punjab. He has scored 50+ runs in his last 4 innings. He’ll be our captain.
KAGISO RABADA (9.5) (VC) – Rabada has been the highest wicket-taker of the season so far. He’ll be our vice-captain.
SHREYAS IYER (9.5) -Iyer has been in great form throughout the season. He adapts to the situation and plays accordingly.
RISHABH PANT (9) – Pant has been consistent with this IPL. He’s right at a cusp of a big inning.
SHUBMAN GILL (9.5) – Gill is in good form and has been really consistent for KKR.
EOIN MORGAN (9.5) – Morgan can be seen performing his best and being a lone warrior for his team.
MARCUS STOINIS (9) – Stoinis has looked great and has provided both runs and wickets at crucial stages. He’s coming off a wonderful fifty against the formidable CSK batting lineup.
AXAR PATEL (8.5) – Patel has been in great form with both bat and ball.
LOCKIE FERGUSON (8.5) – Ferguson is known for picking up wickets in the middle overs. His raw pace is very effective in UAE pitches.
PAT CUMMINS (9) – Cummins is coming off an impressive 53 against MI. Also, he has some rhythm with his bowling.
PRASIDH KRISHNA (8) – Krishna is a good talent and has been bowling well.
PREDICTION
DC has become a strong force again after the return of Pant and Hetmyer. Even though Prithvi Shaw and skipper Shreyas Iyer have lost their form, Shikhar Dhawan has compensated for that. KKR, on the other hand, still looks all over the place with their combination. Delhi Capitals will therefore defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders.
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