KKR vs DC: Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL 2024 tournament at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on April 29. Holding the second position in the standings, KKR has displayed impressive form with five victories in eight matches, and they are eager to continue their successful streak against DC.
Our favourite sound…from the nets to the stadium! 😌 pic.twitter.com/JIrRmpECkT
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Conversely, Delhi Capitals, despite a lackluster start to the season, have made significant improvements and are now among the top performers. With five wins and five losses, they currently occupy the fifth spot in the standings, amassing 10 points and remaining competitive for a playoff spot. Eden Gardens’ pitch is known to favor batsmen, as demonstrated by recent high-scoring matches. Considering this, opting to bowl first could be a strategic move for either team.
Pitch Report
Eden Gardens’ pitch favors batsmen, as evidenced by the recent match where a target of 262 runs was successfully chased down. Another high-scoring game is anticipated, suggesting that opting to bowl first might be a prudent decision.
KKR Probable Playing XI
Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Dushmantha Chameera, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
DC Probable Playing XI
Jake Fraser McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Lizaad Williams
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