DC vs KKR pits two top T20 players against each other – David Warner and Andre Russell. However, under Warner’s captaincy, Delhi Capitals (DC) has made a horrendous start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have had mixed results so far.
Both teams will meet each other at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. The match will begin at 7:30 PM in Delhi.
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Here’s a closer look at two teams – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC is under immense pressure after losing all five fixtures this season. Apart from David Warner, none of the other batters have been impressive. The likes of Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, and Rovman Powell have scored just 45 runs between them. Expectations will also be high on South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw and seasoned campaigner Manish Pandey, who hit a fifty in DC’s last match.
The bowling attack, too, needs plenty of inspiration as the pacers have struggled to reduce the run flow, while spin duo Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel have taken only six wickets between them. Anrich Nortje, DC’s leading bowler, hasn’t been at his best this season. He has just two wickets and an economy of 9.31 in four matches.
DC Squad
- David Warner (captain)
- Phil Salt
- Anrich Nortje
- Ripal Patel
- Yash Dhull
- Prithvi Shaw
- Chetan Sakariya
- Axar Patel
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Ishant Sharma
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Aman Khan
- Rovman Powell
- Lalit Yadav
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Pravin Dubey
- Mukesh Kumar
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Lungi Ngidi
- Rilee Rossouw
- Mitchell Marsh
- Manish Pandey
- Vicky Ostwal
- Abishek Porel
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR will want to shed a two-game losing run after defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians. Bowlers had a poor outing in both games and would be keen to improve their performance to avoid giving DC its first win. The spin trio has been impressive for KKR, as Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Suyash Sharma have grabbed 19 wickets between them.
The batting unit has been the biggest positive for KKR so far. Venkatesh Iyer registered his maiden IPL hundred against Mumbai Indians in the last game. Nitish Rana, the stand-in captain, and Rinku Singh have made key contributions this season. Meanwhile, Andre Russell, who took three wickets against SRH, will want to fire on all cylinders.
KKR Squad
- Nitish Rana (captain)
- Mandeep Singh
- Umesh Yadav
- Anukul Roy
- Andre Russell
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Suyash Sharma
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Lockie Ferguson
- Tim Southee
- Litton Das
- David Wiese
- Sunil Narine
- Narayan Jagadeesan
- Shardul Thakur
- Vaibhav Arora
Head-to-Head- DC vs KKR
The head-to-head stat between DC and KKR is interesting. Out of the 30 matches played between the two teams, KKR has emerged victorious 16 times, while DC has won 14 matches.
IPL 2023 Stats – DC & KKR
- Most Runs: David Warner – 228 runs (DC); Venkatesh Iyer – 234 runs (KKR)
- Highest Wickets: Kuldeep Yadav & Mukesh Kumar – 4 wickets (DC); Varun Chakravarthy – 7 wickets (KKR)
- Most Sixes: Axar Patel – 9 sixes (DC); Venkatesh Iyer – 15 sixes (KKR)
Winner Prediction- DC vs KKR
With DC’s losing streak, KKR is expected to bag all two points on Thursday. The two-time champions’ batting unit is strong, which will likely make the difference in this fixture.
Final Thoughts on DC vs KKR
DC will be desperate to end its losing streak, and David Warner’s men will take on a gritty KKR side. It is going to be a thrilling match for sure.
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