Delhi Capitals, currently sitting at 4th place with 6 wins from 9 matches, are all set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders, who are at 7th with just 3 wins in 9 games. The two teams have clashed 34 times in IPL history — with Kolkata Knight Riders winning 18 and Delhi Capitals taking 15, while one match ended without a result. With DC pushing for a playoff spot and KKR looking to bounce back, this match promises high-intensity cricket. Both sides have star power, and the head-to-head rivalry makes it even more thrilling. Let’s see which team comes out on top!
Live Streaming Info
Fans can catch the DC Vs KKR live on Star Sports Network in India, Fox Sports in Australia, and Ten Sports in Pakistan. The match will commence at 7:00 pm PST, 7:30 pm IST, 2:00 pm GMT.
Team Analysis
Delhi Capitals have found strong momentum midway through the season. KL Rahul has been a revelation, hammering 364 runs at a staggering strike rate of over 245. He is well-supported by Abishek Porel, who’s consistently anchoring the innings and providing stability. The middle order has been chipping in with useful cameos, giving DC the firepower to finish well. The skipper, Axar Patel is also in a seemingly good form and provides anchor support in the middle order. Tristan Stubbs also deserves pace for his dominant all rounding abilities. It is safe to conclude that the Delhi squad possess adequate talent to put a hefty target on the scoreboard.
In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar are leading the attack. Mukesh is in epic form as can be judged by his stellar spell in the last game where he took home 4 crucial wickets. Additionally, while Kuldeep has been economical, Star has struggled with consistency at the death, leaking runs at crucial moments. DC will need to tighten their death-over bowling to avoid giving KKR an edge.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, have stumbled after a promising start. Venkatesh Iyer remains their most reliable performer, while Sunil Narine continues to surprise with his all-round brilliance, scoring 321 runs and contributing with the ball. But KKR’s major concern is their inability to finish games. Despite strong starts, they’ve faltered in the final overs, both with bat and ball. Varun Chakravarthy, with 16 wickets, and Harshit Rana, with 14, have been standout bowlers, but the rest of the attack hasn’t provided much support. KKR’s playoff hopes depend on a drastic turnaround, starting with this match.
Conclusion
The match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders is set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The pitch here is known for being high-scoring, with teams batting first often posting totals exceeding 200 runs. This condition is likely to favor Delhi Capitals, who have a powerful batting lineup. Key impact players for Delhi include Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav, while for Kolkata, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy are expected to play pivotal roles. If you want to watch DC vs KKR live, scroll above and click on the link provided.
