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Delhi Capitals will be high on confidence after a thumping win against the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings. Rishabh Pant and Co. will be eager to make it two wins in two matches as they face an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on April 3. It will be our second and last home game in the port city, and the team will look to make it count again.
Our head coach, Ricky Ponting spoke volumes about our top performers in the dressing room after an impressive victory in the last game. He wants the team to keep their focus on giving it their all, regardless of the opposition.
Our captain, Rishabh Pant, wants the team to keep up the good work and continue working hard towards our common objective.
Also, the support that Pant received from the crowd in Vizag was pure bliss. Every run that he scored was cheered by the DC Toli and we can expect another huge turnout on Wednesday.
Players to watch out for:
David Warner:
David Warner is our leading run scorer, notching 130 runs at an average of 43.33. The southpaw has been consistent at the top and scored a fifty in our win against CSK. We can expect him to give us a solid start once again.
Prithvi Shaw:
Warner’s opening partner, Prithvi Shaw played his first IPL 2024 match last time out and looked in total control while giving us an explosive start. He can turn the tables in the match quite quickly and can take on the bowlers from the word go in the powerplay.
Rishabh Pant:
Rishabh Pant took the responsibility on his shoulders in the previous game. The skipper played a major role in putting up a mammoth total on the board with a crucial half-century, that many cricket pundits applauded. Pant knows how to go about his game and put the pressure back on the opposition.
Khaleel Ahmed:
The Tonk Express was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning opening spell against CSK. He is our leading wicket-taker this season with 5 scalps and has been exceptional with the new ball.
Mukesh Kumar:
The swing sensation Mukesh Kumar picked up three important wickets in the last match and kept us ahead in the game. He would look to continue from where he left off against CSK and add more value to the side.
Clash of the Showmen:
David Warner vs Sunil Narine
Our in-form batter David Warner has faced Sunil Narine in 16 innings, amassing 195 runs off 123 balls at a good strike rate of 158.53. We can expect an eye-catching battle as the KKR spinner has dismissed our opener only twice.
Axar Patel vs Andre Russell
Although Axar Patel has faced Andre Russell only in two innings, he has a commendable record against the KKR all-rounder. Axar bats in the lower order and with Russell being used in the backend of the innings by KKR, we are in for a good matchup.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Sunil Narine
Kuldeep Yadav can be a viable option in the powerplay for us as he has an impressive record against Sunil Narine. Kuldeep has got the better of Narine in both innings he has bowled to the KKR opener.
Where To Watch:
Match Details: April 3, 7:30 PM IST | Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Watch LIVE: Star Sports / JioCinema.
Delhi Capitals will be high on confidence after a thumping win against the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings. Rishabh Pant and Co. will be eager to make it two wins in two matches as they face an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on April 3. It will be our second and last home game in the port city, and the team will look to make it count again.
Our head coach, Ricky Ponting spoke volumes about our top performers in the dressing room after an impressive victory in the last game. He wants the team to keep their focus on giving it their all, regardless of the opposition.
Our captain, Rishabh Pant, wants the team to keep up the good work and continue working hard towards our common objective.
Also, the support that Pant received from the crowd in Vizag was pure bliss. Every run that he scored was cheered by the DC Toli and we can expect another huge turnout on Wednesday.
Players to watch out for:
David Warner:
David Warner is our leading run scorer, notching 130 runs at an average of 43.33. The southpaw has been consistent at the top and scored a fifty in our win against CSK. We can expect him to give us a solid start once again.
Prithvi Shaw:
Warner’s opening partner, Prithvi Shaw played his first IPL 2024 match last time out and looked in total control while giving us an explosive start. He can turn the tables in the match quite quickly and can take on the bowlers from the word go in the powerplay.
Rishabh Pant:
Rishabh Pant took the responsibility on his shoulders in the previous game. The skipper played a major role in putting up a mammoth total on the board with a crucial half-century, that many cricket pundits applauded. Pant knows how to go about his game and put the pressure back on the opposition.
Khaleel Ahmed:
The Tonk Express was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning opening spell against CSK. He is our leading wicket-taker this season with 5 scalps and has been exceptional with the new ball.
Mukesh Kumar:
The swing sensation Mukesh Kumar picked up three important wickets in the last match and kept us ahead in the game. He would look to continue from where he left off against CSK and add more value to the side.
Clash of the Showmen:
David Warner vs Sunil Narine
Our in-form batter David Warner has faced Sunil Narine in 16 innings, amassing 195 runs off 123 balls at a good strike rate of 158.53. We can expect an eye-catching battle as the KKR spinner has dismissed our opener only twice.
Axar Patel vs Andre Russell
Although Axar Patel has faced Andre Russell only in two innings, he has a commendable record against the KKR all-rounder. Axar bats in the lower order and with Russell being used in the backend of the innings by KKR, we are in for a good matchup.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Sunil Narine
Kuldeep Yadav can be a viable option in the powerplay for us as he has an impressive record against Sunil Narine. Kuldeep has got the better of Narine in both innings he has bowled to the KKR opener.
Where To Watch:
Match Details: April 3, 7:30 PM IST | Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Watch LIVE: Star Sports / JioCinema.
