KKR vs DC: IPL 2024 Match Preview (April 29th)
The stage is set for tonight’s high-octane clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Eden Gardens! Here’s a look at all the key details:
Head-to-Head:
KKR has a slight edge in the head-to-head record, winning 12 out of 22 encounters. However, DC won the previous match between these two teams this season.
Probable Playing XIs:
KKR: Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dushmantha Chameera/Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy (Impact Substitute: Vaibhav Arora)
DC: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kushagra, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje/Lizaad Williams, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, (Impact Sub: Rasikh Salam)
Pitch and Weather Report:
The Eden Gardens pitch has been a batting paradise this season, with high scores becoming the norm. Expect another belter of a track with the weather forecast predicting clear skies and hot conditions.
Dream 11 Team:
Picking your Dream 11 team can be tricky for this match. Here are some suggestions, but don’t forget to consider your own preferences:
- Batsmen: Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, Jake Fraser-McGurk (VC)
- Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant (c)
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed
Player Matchups:
- Prithvi Shaw vs. Mitchell Starc: An exciting battle between explosive young talent and a seasoned pacer.
- Shreyas Iyer vs. Kuldeep Yadav: A crucial contest as Iyer will look to anchor the KKR innings, while Kuldeep will try to exploit his weakness against spin.
- Andre Russell vs. Axar Patel: The all-rounders will be key with both bat and ball.
Powerplay Prediction:
Expect a run-fest in the powerplay with both teams boasting aggressive openers.
KKR: 75-85
DC: 75-80
Win Prediction:
This is a tough one to call. Both teams are evenly matched. KKR will have the home advantage, but DC will be looking to bounce back from their recent slump.
Total Score Prediction:
Given the batting-friendly pitch, a score exceeding 250 is a strong possibility.