KKR VS DC Preview: Delhi Capitals Seeks Resurrection Under New Management

KKR VS DC Preview

KKR VS DC Preview: KKR is one of the versatile teams in decade long Indian premier league. It has produced so many interesting matches over the years. Last year KKR has seen lots of ups and downs but somehow managed to qualify for the playoffs. The team has invested a lot in young Indian talents where they lacked consistency last season but KKR will look at them to good come in this season. Their lower middle order was the point of concern for them and this season with the value-added additions will help them to rectify those issues. The side with top quality spinners in its kitty and Eden garden pitch traditionally supports spinners KKR is the team to beat at their own den.

Delhi Capitals on the other hand are looking to revive the fortunes with the new name and new team management. Like KKR team has got few exciting young Indian talents but suffered a lot with consistency and not able to find the right combination. This time they have added few players through auctions and player transfer which helps them to look like a complete team on paper. Shikhar Dhawan’s presence will surely help them a lot because with his vast experience he can guide the youngsters a lot during tough situations of the game.

Team Statistics

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Both the teams have met each other in 23 occasions and KKR emerged victorious in 13 occasions whereas Delhi tasted success in 9 occasions. But when it comes to Eden gardens the team is roaring like lion as they have beaten Delhi in 7 out of 8 matches they played against each other at Eden gardens.  So Delhi has got an uphill task to get better off KKR at Eden Gardens. On currently playing players Robin Uthappa has been leading the run chart with 353 runs and Sunil Narine leading the wickets table with 20 scalps.

What to Expect between these Two Sides

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As mentioned earlier KKR has a better winning record at their home ground Eden gardens and they look to continue the winning streak. With world class spinners in their rank along with few value-added additions in the lower middle order and pace, bowling will make them in a good streak. Top order headed by Chris Lynn looks destructive and they will look to win the match which helps them to get an early lead before heading towards playoffs.

Delhi Capitals look more exciting on paper. With lots of young Indian talents in their line-up, they can able to beat any team on their day but clearly lacks consistency and they are also unable to find the team combination but this time Indian players have got much-needed experience in their kitty especially the Rishabh Pant is a different player now. Along with Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma in their ranks Delhi team will look to turn the poor record at Eden gardens by winning this match.

Players to Watch Out for KKR

Kuldeep Yadav

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Last year Kuldeep Yadav has remained in the shadows of Piyush Chawla and Sunil Narine but this time he is a different bowler now. He has become one of the prominent faces in international cricket across all formats of the game. With KKR pitch traditionally supports spinners he is expected to be lethal against mighty Delhi team.

Robin Uthappa

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One of the talismanic batsmen Robin Uthappa has missed the whole domestic season due to the leg injury. He has recovered from that and he is expected to play a key role in KKR‘s batting line-up this season.  With his solid batting techniques and his ability to switch gears when team needs makes him so special.

Players to Watch Out for DC

Rishabh Pant

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Rishabh Pant had a wonderful international year last year. He has been the highest runscorer for Delhi last season and he slowly established himself as number one wicketkeeper in test cricket and looking for chances to fill the wicketkeeper slot in one-dayers also. With world cup around the corner, he will look to put up a strong performance which will help him to find a place in the upcoming world cup.

Shikhar Dhawan

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Traded from SRH to Delhi Shikhar Dhawan is the much-needed addition for Delhi. With world cup around the corner, he will look to take this as an opportunity to fine tune his skills prior to the world cup.

Final Words

Though records suggest KKR is clearly on upper hand they have to face a tough challenge against Delhi in order to emerge as victorious.

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