The Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match no. 41 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The DC vs KOL match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Delhi Capitals have had an average start to the tournament so far and currently sit in the seventh position on the points table. The Rishab Pant led team has managed to win 3 and lost 4 games as of now and are losing out on the race for the Playoffs. Similarly, the Kolkata Knight Riders are also struggling towards the bottom end of the table with just 3 wins to their name. The 2-times title winners had a relatively good start to the tournament but fell apart in the last few games.
Match Details
| Match | DC vs KOL, Match 41, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Thursday, April 28, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
DC vs KOL: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the DC vs KOL match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 37 – 29 degrees celsius.
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DC vs KOL: Head to Head
Looking back at the previous few matches between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata have 3 wins out of the last 5 matches.
DC vs KOLÂ Dream 11 Top Pick
Shreyas Iyer
Captain Shreyas Iyer has scored a total of 248 runs in his 8 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 35.42. Delhi will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Kolkata.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav is another Kolkata player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the eight matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 11 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Prithvi Shaw
The right-handed youngster, Prithvi Shaw from the Delhi Capitals has been in some seriously good form lately. The 22-year old has scored 254 runs in this tournament so far and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is another Delhi Capitals player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Left arm Wrist spinner has picked up 13 wickets in 7 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For DC vs KOL
- Wicketkeepers:Â Rishabh Pant
- Batters:Â Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, David Warner, Nitish Rana
- All-rounders:Â Andre Russell, Lalit Yadav, Sunil Narine
- Bowlers:Â Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Prithvi Shaw
- Vice-Captain:Â Sunil Narine
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For DC vs KOL
- Wicketkeepers:Â Rishabh Pant
- Batters:Â Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, David Warner, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-rounders:Â Andre Russell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel
- Bowlers:Â Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Andre Russell
- Vice-Captain:Â Rishabh Pant
DC vs KOL Probable XI
Delhi Capitals:Â Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed
Kolkata Knight Riders:Â Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Tim Southee, Shivam Mavi, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Delhi Capitals should be expected to win the match as they look to move towards the top half of the table. However, it will be no surprise if the Kolkata Knight Riders can record the win in the DC vs KOL match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
