Given to the current scenario, Kolkata Knight Riders (CSK) have availed champion professionals in the setup who’re backing each other in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), season. Whereas, Delhi Capitals (CSK) has infused fresh blood apart from the core group. The visitors had a mixed season thus far, following a promising start in the IPL 2019. Here at Sportzwiki, we’ve some elements to talk about, apart from the match prediction.
By going to the points table, KKR has maintained the second spot with eight points in six games. On the other side, following a poor show Capitals are placed on the sixth spot even though by emerging victorious in their previous game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
KKR need to look beyond Russell show:
Recently, Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer has led from the front. For KKR, Russell continues his domination with the bat despite losing partners.
Moreover, the 26th match of the twelfth edition of the IPL will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 12 at 08:00 IST.
Earlier, Capitals won the super over clash, and it’s the right time for hosts to make it count.
Considering the pitch of Eden Gardens, the spin ploy would be a key factor for both the units.
In addition, Capitals have the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia and Amit Mishra, whereas, KKR has Sunil Narine, Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla to dictate the terms.
In the eleventh edition of the IPL, Capitals were awarded a wooden spoon, as KKR has finished on the third spot of the points table.
The two-time IPL champions have witnessed some remarkable performance in the ongoing season.
However, Capitals would be keen to continue with the way they have performed in the previous outing.
Predicted Playing XI:
KKR: Chris Lynn, Suni Narine, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (c), Andre Russell, Shubman Gill, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna and Harry Gurney.
DC: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (Wk), Colin Ingram, Chris Morris, Rahul Tewatia, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Lamichhane and Ishant Sharma/Amit Mishra.
Head-to-Head:
Overall, both teams went on to face each other in 24 games. With KKR clearly having an advantage of winning 13 IPL contests, while Capitals have eked out 10 victories, so far. Besides, a solitary game has culminated without any result.
Weather Forecast:
For the game, the 70 per cent humidity will be a major cause of concern for the team fielding second.
The temperature will hover around 34-degree centigrade with the scare of scattered thunderstorms.
Similarly, there’s a prediction of 40 per cent chances of rain, however, it’s not going to affect the game entirely given to the high-class drainage system of iconic Eden Garden stadium.
Pitch Condition:
It’s going to benefit the seamers as the surface has a tinge of green grass. However, as far as the batsmen are concerned, they can equally make most of the opportunity.
Also, the foreign recruit would turn out handy for their respective sides.
Match Prediction:
For us, Knight Riders are favourites for the game. Solely, with Andre Russell leaving an impact with the bat and ball has boosted the team in a nutshell.
Well, on the other side, Capitals has availed the services of some hard-hitters. It’s going to be a fascinating game.
The team winning the toss would opt to field first. The projected scored would be anything between 170 and 185.