Delhi Capitals (DC) will be locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams have played five matches each this season so far. Kolkata Knight Riders have won two of their five games, and are placed seventh on the points table, with 4 points to their tally and a net run rate of +0.320.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have failed to win even a single game out of their five games so far and are placed at the bottom position on the points table, with a net run rate of -1.488. Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a dominating loss against the Mumbai Indians in their last encounter while Delhi Capitals faced a defeat against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous clash.
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These two teams have faced each other in a total of 31 matches so far, where Kolkata Knight Riders won 16 games while Delhi Capitals won 14 games. Another good contest is anticipated here between these two sides on Thursday.
#1 David Warner vs Umesh Yadav
The Delhi Capitals skipper, David Warner has been known to be an aggressive and consent batter, but he has been struggling to find his rhythm this season. However, he’s due to come out of his shell and unleash his true potential, something that has earned him the legendary status of an IPL legend. Warner will be facing an average-pace bowling unit of KKR and will look to make the most of it. But Umesh Yadav, who has had a forgettable season so far, will try to halt Warner’s charge in the powerplay.
#2 Rinku Singh vs Kuldeep Yadav
Rinku Singh has become a household name after his heroics against Gujarat Titans. He smashed five sixes in the final over to hand KKR a formidable win. However, the southpaw batter remains vulnerable against spin. He has managed to have a strike rate of 93.26 against spinners in the IPL. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who tackles the left-handed batters well, could be a threat to Rinku.
#3 Venkatesh Iyer vs Anrich Nortje
One of the top performers in the race for the orange cap this season is Venkatesh Iyer. He is witnessing a purple patch with a strike rate of 170 and two game-defining knocks, including a century against MI in Mumbai. Iyer prefers to score square of the wicket and will look to use the pace of Anrich Nortje to his advantage. Nortje, one of the top three fastest pacers in the tournament, will test Iyer with his fiery pace. Though it has been a disappointing season so far, Nortje has been at its best in almost all the games.
