Kolkata Knight Riders will take on group leaders Delhi Capitals in the afternoon fixture of today’s double header. This match of IPL 2021 will take place in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 3:30 pm. With the race for qualifying for the playoffs heating up, this contest will be very exciting for fans.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Currently sitting at fourth, Kolkata has started the phase two of IPL 2021 in UAE extremely well. However, their winning run was stopped in the last game by CSK. Although they will try to get over that defeat as a win against group leaders Delhi Capitals would boost their morale and help them maintain their spot in the top four of the table. The only concern for them is that their star all rounder Andre Russell will likely be out of the lineup due to an injury.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals who are at the top of the table will try their best to continue their winning momentum and finish the league in the top two of the table. With Marcus Stoinis injured and Shaw’s availability not confirmed, DC would likely make few replacements for tomorrow’s fixture.
Prediction for today’s IPL 2021 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals
Delhi will have an upper hand in this contest but a few changes in their squad will spoil the balance of the lineup. However, they are expected to win this match against Kolkata as they will potentially miss the services of West Indian All-Rounder Andre Russell.
Fantasy XI Team
Venkatesh Iyer 8.5 Cr
Venkatesh Iyer has scored over hundred runs in just three games of his IPL career. The flamboyant opener is a good option in this Sharjah pitch which is expected to slow down in the latter stages of the game.
Shreyas Iyer 10 Cr
Shreyas Iyer has been in terrific form since his return from injury. As a result, the former Delhi Capitals captain’s contribution with the bat will be crucial on a slow pitch against Kolkata. Moreover, his ability to tackle spin will be extremely beneficial. Therefore I have selected Shreyas Iyer as the captain of my fantasy XI.
Kagiso Rabada 9 Cr
Kagiso Rabada has regained his form as he has picked up four wickets in two games. As a result, picking Dc’s premier bowler is an obvious choice.
Andre Nortje 8.5 Cr
Andre Nortje has been the X-factor of Delhi’s bowling attack in the last two games. Thus he is expected to provide a similar kind of performance against KKR.
Ravichandran Ashwin 8.5 Cr
Ashwin could change the game for Delhi in the middle overs as the pitch becomes slower and is difficult for the batsman to play against spin. Hence I have selected him in this lineup.
Rishabh Pant 10 Cr
Rishabh Pant has played responsibly in the last two games and looks in good form. Moreover, his ability to switch gears makes him a valuable player to have in any fantasy side.
Rahul Tripathi 8.5 Cr
Rahul Tripathi is in tremendous form as he smashed 45 and 74 against MI and CSK respectively. Therefore he is my vice captain for today’s game.
Sunil Narine 9 Cr
Sunil Narine’s contribution with the ball has been instrumental in both the games in which KKR have won. Moreover, the West Indian almost turned around the game for Kolkata in the last game against Csk. Therefore Narine could be influential for KKR against DC on this Sharjah pitch.
Lockie Ferguson 8.5 Cr
Lockie Ferguson has managed to give Kolkata crucial breakthroughs throughout the phase two of IPL 2021. As a result, one can expect him to deliver the goods again in today’s fixture.
Shikhar Dhawan 10 Cr
Shikhar Dhawan’s inclusion in the fantasy XI is obvious as he is the second-highest run-getter in the ongoing season of IPL 2021. With Shaw out of the fixture, Dhawan will certainly play the role of an anchor to ensure DC a good start.
Prasidh Krishna 8.5 Cr
Despite going for runs, Prasidh Krishna has the ability to give his side breakthroughs in every game. Further, the Kolkata bowler is good during the death overs and this could be the deciding factor in today’s fixture.
