In the 47th match of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Eden Gardens on Monday, April 29 | Reddy Anna. Both teams are neck and neck on points, setting the stage for an intense showdown.
KKR enters this match with a mix of confidence and urgency after a high-scoring game against Punjab Kings in their last outing. Despite posting an imposing total of 261/6, they faced a defeat and will be eager to bounce back with renewed aggression against Delhi Capitals.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have shown significant improvement throughout the season, rebounding from a slow start. Their recent form is impressive, and they’ll carry a sense of confidence into this challenging encounter at Kolkata’s iconic venue.
Pitch Analysis: Eden Gardens typically favors batsmen, offering little assistance to bowlers. This sets the stage for a potentially high-scoring affair, making the decision to bat first crucial in setting a competitive total.
Probable Playing XIs:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Phil Salt (WK), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kumar Kushagra, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizaad Williams, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
Prediction: Considering the recent form and team dynamics, Kolkata Knight Riders might have a slight advantage in this match, especially with Sunil Narine in brilliant form with the bat. However, Delhi Capitals are not to be underestimated, and their improved performance could lead to a closely contested battle. Ultimately, it’s likely to be an exciting match with KKR having a slight edge.
