Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 47 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Having won five games out of eight, KKR are placed second in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, DC are currently placed fifth in the IPL 2024 standings with ten points on the board after winning five matches out of ten. Ahead of this exciting clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides
KKR Predicted XI
Phil Salt (wicketkeeper)
Phil Salt has been in spectacular form for KKR this season, providing them with blitzkrieg starts for the team as an opener. The Englishman has made 324 runs in eight IPL 2024 games with an average of 46.29 and a strike rate of 176.08.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine has been in superb form in IPL 2024, with two fifty-plus scores, a century, and an average of 44.63 and a strike rate of 184.02. He has also taken ten wickets in eight games, establishing himself as one of KKR’s key players this season.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi has impressed whenever he has gone out to bat for KKR. With 118 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 161.64, including a fifty, he’s a player to watch in IPL 2024, eager to continue making an impact.
Shreyas Iyer (captain)
KKR captain Shreyas Iyer has had a topsy-turvy season, but he remains a crucial player in the middle order. He has scored a fifty this season and he will be geared up to lead from the front against his previous side.
Venkatesh Iyer
Despite his limited time at the crease, Venkatesh Iyer has already notched up a fifty this season. With his ability to contribute with the ball as well, he’ll be eager to make an impact, whether with bat or ball, against DC.
Andre Russell
Dre Russ is a match-winner with both bat and ball and has been in superb form for KKR this season. The Jamaican has scored 179 runs in eight games at an average of 44.75 and a remarkable strike rate of 186.45. Russell has also claimed nine wickets at an average of 18.88, establishing himself as one of KKR’s key players.
Rinku Singh
While Rinku Singh hasn’t set this IPL season alight as he has done in the past, the hard-hitting left-hander has produced a few impactful cameos for the team. Singh has made 112 runs at a strike rate of 157.75 and will have a role to play as a finisher against DC.
Ramandeep Singh
All-rounder Ramandeep Singh has done well in his limited time at the crease. He has scored 81 runs at a strike rate of 184.09 and is capable of chipping in with the ball, making him important for the balance of the team.
Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera’s first match of the IPL 2024 was against PBKS, and it was quite expensive. He has collected 55 wickets in 55 international appearances and will look to prove his worth against DC.
Varun Chakravarthy
Leg spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been among the wickets in IPL 2024, having claimed eight scalps so far. He’s performed well against DC in the past and will back himself to get the better of their batters come Monday.
Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana seems to be enjoying his best IPL season yet with KKR having taken nine wickets in seven games in the ongoing campaign. He’s managed to take wickets in crucial moments for the two-time IPL champions and is averaging 27.33 in IPL 2024.
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DC Predicted XI
Abishek Porel
After a slow start to the season, Abishek Porel has progressively found his form in IPL 2024 and has accumulated 184 runs in ten matches at a strike rate of 155.93. Porel will look to continue scoring runs against KKR.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in sensational form for DC since his IPL 2024 debut. With 247 runs in just five matches, Jake boasts an average of 49.40 and an exceptional strike rate of 237.50, making him an important player at the top of the order for DC.
Axar Patel
Axar Patel returned to form with a fiery 66-run knock against GT at a strike rate of 153.49. Patel has also been effective with the ball for Delhi, taking seven wickets in ten matches and could be a key player in the upcoming match.
Shai Hope
Shai Hope will enter this contest on the back of a quick-fire 41 runs off 17 balls at a blistering strike rate of 241.18 against MI. Despite scoring only 109 runs in five matches, Hope is capable of both anchoring an innings and also producing big shots when needed.
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
Delhi’s captain and wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, showcased his brilliance in the game against Gujarat. The left-handed batter hammered an unbeaten 88-run knock of 43 balls, including eight sixes and five boundaries, at a stunning strike rate of 204.65. With a total of 371 runs in ten matches, Pant’s destructive form will intimidate KKR’s bowlers.
Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs played an electric knock, scoring 48 runs off just 25 balls against Mumbai. The Protea batter has been in good touch for Delhi Capitals, amassing 273 runs in ten innings at an impressive average of 68.25 and a strike rate of 192.25, making him a key player for the team.
Rasikh Salam
Despite limited opportunities, Rasikh Salam has featured in four games for Delhi Capitals this season, claiming six wickets. He will be keen to make significant breakthroughs against KKR’s strong batting lineup.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has emerged as one of Delhi Capitals’ top bowlers in IPL 2024. With his crafty spin variations and ability to deceive batters with his googlies, he has taken 12 wickets in seven matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 8.52 and an average of 19.17.
Lizaad Williams
Lizaad Williams made his IPL debut against Mumbai and did not contribute significantly. The South African bowler has 16 wickets in 11 international appearances and might be a valuable asset for DC against KKR.
Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar has emerged as a key figure for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. With an average of 21.69 and an economy rate of 11.06, Kumar has taken 13 wickets in seven matches while bowling in difficult situations. The Indian pacer will be eager to continue his effective bowling performance against KKR on Monday.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed is set to lead Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack in the upcoming match. Having already taken 12 wickets in ten matches with an impressive economy rate of 9.49, his ability to take wickets in both the powerplays and death overs could prove challenging for KKR’s batting lineup.
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