Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of the season in IPL 2019. Dinesh Karthik led side had won their match convincingly against Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets. However, they had lost their last match against Chennai Super Kings. Thus, the two-times champions will like to make a solid comeback into the tournament. Sportzwiki takes a look at Kolkata Knight Riders’ Predicted Playing XI.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals had won their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets. Hence, they would also like to continue their good form going.
Here is the look at Kolkata Knight Riders’ Predicted Playing XI:
Chris Lynn
The pugnacious opener has shown glimpses of form in the recent match against Rajasthan Royals. However, he could not deliver the goods against CSK.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine hasn’t yet fired with the bat except for the match against Rajasthan Royals. Consequently, the combative southpaw batsman will like to deliver the goods.
Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa could only score 11 runs in the previous match. The KKR vice-captain will like to deliver the goods as he hasn’t hit the straps yet.
Nitish Rana
The southpaw batsman had a rare failure in the previous match as he scored a duck. However, the left-hander has been in good form.
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik has led with aplomb in the IPL. In fact, Karthik had got off to a good start in the previous match but could not get a big score under his belt.
Shubman Gill
The talented batsman Shubman Gill hasn’t got a lot of opportunities to bat. However, he had a good chance in the previous match but could not grab it.
Andre Russell
The Kolkata Knight Riders have depended on the shoulders of Andre Russell. The big man had also scored a fine knock of 50 runs in the previous match against CSK.
KKR will like to get back to winning ways.
Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla had scalped one wicket in the previous match and also took a fine catch. The leg-spinner will like to keep doing a fine job.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav had bowled an economical spell as he conceded only 16 runs in his four overs quota. However, the mystery chinaman will like to get back into the wickets columns.
Harry Gurney
Harry Gurney had impressed with his rendition against Rajasthan Royals. However, he could not repeat the same performance against Chennai Super Kings.
Prasidh Krishna
Prasidh Krishna has done a fine job as he has impressed with his raw pace. Krishna had bowled an economical spell against CSK as he had given away 23 runs.
Ratings:
Batsmen: 7/10
The Kolkata Knight Riders batting is looking dependent on the shoulders of Andre Russell. However, the team needs to come up with a collective effort. Nitish Rana, Robin Uttappa and Chris Lynn have shown glimpses of form and they would like to deliver the goods for the team.
Bowlers: 7.5/10
The Knight Riders have kept the opposition batsmen in check. However, they haven’t been able to take regular wickets for the team. Thus, the spinners will like to join the party to come up with a good performance.