🏏IPL 2024: Match 47 - KKR vs DC at Eden Gardens @ 7:30PM IST🏏 - Page 2

Stats that matter

• The DC spinners have taken the most wickets (21) in IPL 2024, while KKR are third on this list at 18.
• KKR's quicks have the worst economy in IPL 2024 - 11.25; DC are marginally behind on 11.16. 
• Shreyas Iyer needs six runs to complete 3000 runs in the IPL.
• Shreyas Iyer has fallen to Kuldeep Yadav twice in seven T20 innings, but has struck at 176.92 against him. He has an excellent record against Axar Patel in the IPL - a strike rate of 155.0 and an average of 62.0.
• Rishabh Pant has struck Andre Russell for 52 runs in 24 balls in the IPL at a strike rate of 216.7, but also fallen to him three times in seven innings.

Today’s Match Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win the match

Scenario 1  

Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and bat

Power Play score – 55-65

First Innings Score - 180-200

Delhi Capitals win the match

Scenario 2

Delhi Capitals win the toss and bat

Power Play score - 80-90

First Innings Score - 220-240

Delhi Capitals win the match

Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter:

Sunil Narine: He could be the best batter in the upcoming clash against DC. With 357 runs in eight matches, Narine has been in brilliant form, and having scored a century recently, Narine’s performance as KKR’s opener could be key against DC.

Probable Best Bowler:

Kuldeep Yadav: He has the potential to shine as the standout bowler in the upcoming match against KKR. While he hasn't performed up to expectations so far in this event, he'll be eager to make a significant impact in the upcoming game against KKR.

KKR vs DC: Top five player battles to watch out for

1. Sunil Narine vs Khaleel Ahmad

Sunil Narine has become a headache for opposition bowlers this season, and he smashed a 39-ball 85 against DC last time they clashed with each other. DC need someone to knock him over early, or else it will be carnage once again. Khaleel Ahmed has troubled him in the past with his swing and line. He has dismissed Narine twice in 16 balls in the IPL and conceded 26 runs. These two will be up against each other in the powerplay.

2. Phil Salt vs Lizard Williams

Phil Salt was part of Delhi Capitals last season and did a pretty decent job, but this season he has been incredible at the top for KKR. Salt has been unstoppable at the top and has always been in approach to take the game away from opposition in the powerplay itself. However, DC introduced their fast bowler Lizaad Williams in their last game against Mumbai Indians, and he bowled quick. He can be very difficult to handle, and against Salt, it will be a good battle to watch out for.

3. Andre Russell vs Kuldeep Yadav

Andre Russell will be a massive wicket with his ability to win games in any situation. He will be crucial for KKR in case the top order fails. He can smash any bowler on his day. However, DC have someone who has bowled well against him. It is Kuldeep Yadav, who played for KKR for a few seasons. Kuldeep missed the last game against KKR, but will be looking to bowl against his former team. He has already dismissed Russell once in ten balls by giving away just four runs.

4. Rishabh Pant vs Varun Chakravarthy

Rishabh Pant has been in red-hot form and has scored almost 400 runs this season. He has been unstoppable in the last few overs, which has pushed DC to reach some big totals, but his numbers against Varun Chakravarthy are not good. The spinner had a poor last game, but that won’t be the case in every game. Varun has dismissed Pant two times in 26 balls in the IPL, and Pant has scored only 27 runs at a strike rate of 103.8.

5. Jake Fraser-McGurk vs Sunil Narine

Jake Fraser-McGurk has been a revolution for DC this season. His quick starts have benefited his team a lot. He has batted against Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah, and now he will be facing Sunil Narine, who has been the most economical bowler this season. That will be a mouth-watering contest. Jake will play his shots, but it won’t be easy to pick Narine.

Thank you for the tag, WD! Salt-Narine-FMCG big confusion today 

Both the teams are strong.

All the best to both. 👍👍

Supporting Delhi today

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Thank you for the thread and for tagging me Parm.  

Both teams have a few good players, who can excel on a given day! 

Best wishes to both the teams. 

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On a pitch rolled out for batsmen a couple of days ago, Kolkata Knight Riders piled on 261/6 before Jonny Bairstow’s magnificent century helped Punjab Kings complete a record chase. 

According to AccuWeather.com, temperatures will be around 30-35 degrees Celsius during the evening. Humidity levels are expected to reach about 70%, with no chance of rain. 

Runs have flowed at Eden Gardens this year, and that’s unlikely to change. One can expect another high-scoring match.