Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Delhi Capitals in the first match of Sunday’s doubleheader in CCI Stadium. The contest between two young captains Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will definitely be a high octane watch. Interestingly, Shreyas Iyer was at the helm of DC back in 2018 and was the first skipper to lead the franchise to the playoffs in 7 seasons. It was Iyer who marshaled the Capitals to their best-ever finish in a season when DC ended s runners-up in IPL 2020. Ahead of the mega auctions of 2022, a lot of hullabaloo erupted when Iyer was not retained by Delhi. The dashing cricketer was signed for a whopping 12.25 Crores and was promoted to captaincy. Both franchises have got star-studded line-ups and it will definitely be a neck-to-neck tussle between the two heavyweights.
Match Details
| Match | KKR vs DC, 19th Match, Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Date | Sunday, April 10, 2022 |
| Time | 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar |
KKR vs DC: Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report
Batters might find it tricky to bat on this track. With grass covering on the pitch assisting pacers upfront, spinners will come into the game as it proceeds. The par score is around 170. Teams would prefer to opt for batting first, on this track.
Weather Forecast
Mostly clear skies with no chances of rain are expected. The mean temperature will be around 30°C and humidity will be close to 62%.
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KKR vs DC: Head to Head
2 times IPL champions KKR have also had an edge over their Delhi counterparts in the past. In the 28 matches they played against each other, the Knights thwarted DC on 16 occasions while the remainder saw the Capitals over the line. However, in the last 4 years, the rivalry has taken a sharp turn as the contests have been close and the tussle has got tougher. In the 9 games played since 2018, DC leads KKR 5-4.
KKR vs DC Dream 11 Top Picks
Kuldeep Yadav
A young chinaman bowler from India and a mystery Caribbean spinner bowling in tandem used to be KKR’s biggest strength from 2014-19. But in 2022, Kuldeep Yadav and Sunil Narine will be seen in different camps. Yadav’s form dipped in the last 2 years which eventually got him axed from the Indian team as well. A world-class spinner beyond doubt, Kuldeep has a point to prove in this IPL. So far in IPL 15, Pant has backed the chinaman in crunch situations and Kuldeep has stood tall to his expectations as well. Kuldeep Yadav will definitely be upbeat to deliver his best against his former franchise and the Knights must be beware of that challenge.
Umesh Yadav
The seasoned campaigner has been KKR’s trump card with the new ball, as he rips apart the opposition batting lineup in the powerplay itself. With 9 scalps in 4 games, at an economy under 6, Umesh Yadav is the man who is making the difference for table-toppers KKR.
David Warner
In his first match of IPL 15, Warner looked off-color as he could manage only 4 runs in 12 deliveries against LSG. The flamboyant southpaw is one of IPL’s most prolific run-scorers and there will be a lot of expectations from him in the upcoming clashes. The modern-day great is a dangerous customer if he settles down in the middle and can singlehandedly turn the tide in favor of his team. As DC look for a consistent batting effort, Warner’s form will play a crucial role in that puzzle.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For KKR vs DC
- Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings
- Batters: David Warner, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Axar Patel, Venkatesh Iyer
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For KKR vs DC
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant
- Batters: David Warner, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Axar Patel, Venkatesh Iyer
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Salam
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Umesh Yadav
- Vice-Captain: David Warner
KKR vs DC Probable XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Sam Billings(w), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakravarthy
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Anrich Nortje
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
The runners-up of IPL 2021 have been off the mark in flying colors and once again are formidable contenders for the title. Despite being a star-studded line-up, Rishabh Pant and his troops have underperformed in the first few matches and will look for a turnaround against other Knights. Recent performances definitely put KKR in the driver’s seat to win the match, but DC will not be backing down lightly.
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