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Match and Live Streaming/Broadcasting Details:
Match number 16th of Indian Premier League T20, 2024 is scheduled to be played between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dr. Y.S Rajasekhara Stadium in Visakhapatnam on April 3rd at 07:30 PM IST.
The match will be live streamed on the JioCinema App for free and it can be broadcasted live on Star Sports channel in India.
Weather Conditions:
Ideal conditions for a cricket match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam! With clear skies, a temperature of 29°C, a gentle breeze from the south-southwest at 23 km/h, low humidity, and no precipitation expected, both players and spectators are in for a great evening of cricket.
Pitch Report of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore For RCB vs KKR:
Total Matches Played — 14
Batting First Won — 07
Batting Second Won — 07
Tie — 0
Avg. Score in 1st bat — 160
Highest Score — Mumbai Indians 206/4
Lowest Score — Mumbai Indians 92/10
With the pitch favoring batters and offering a batting-friendly surface at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, we can anticipate a high-scoring contest between them in today’s match. Bowlers might face challenges in extracting movement or bounce, but spinners could play a crucial role as the match progresses, particularly during the second innings.
Dream11 Fantasy Preview and Head To Head Matches Numbers For DC vs KKR:
Total Head To Head Matches Between DC vs KKR — 32
Kolkata Knight Riders Won — 16
Delhi Capitals Won — 15
N/R — 01
At Dr. Y.S Rajasekhara Stadium:
Total Head To Head Matches — 0
Delhi Capitals Won — 0
Kolkata Knight Riders Won — 0
Kolkata and Delhi will lock horns with each other at the Dr. Y.S Rajasekhara Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both the teams have produced many nail biting encounters against each other in the past as their head to head numbers tells us. Delhi and Kolkata, both are Coming after winning their last matches and they will be hoping to maintain that momentum.
DC Overview:
– Skipper Rishabh Pant looked in fine touch during the last match which is a very good thing for the team as his form with the bat will be crucial.
– Prithvi Shaw showed some positive signs with the bat and the team will be hoping to see consistency from him.
– Mitchell Marsh needs to step up with both bat and ball as he has failed to deliver anything so far in this season.
– Anrich Nortje has been very expensive with the bowl and couldn’t take wickets which is a serious concern for the team.
KKR Overview:
– Andre Russell has been the MVP of their previous matches and responsibilities will be on his shoulders again to do the job.
– Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer did well with the bat in the last match and the same will be expected from them in this match too.
– Starc was very costly with the ball in the previous matches but he’s a wicket taking bowler who’s expected to bounce back strongly.
– Sunil Narine has been taking wickets consistently and opening the innings for KKR which makes him another potential pick for this match.
Player Focus:
KKR: Keep an eye on Mitchell Starc, who might not go wicketless in three consecutive matches.
RCB: Anrich Nortje though didn’t look effective in the last two matches and went for runs expecting a better performance from him in this match.
Squads to choose From DC vs KKR For Dream11 Fantasy Team:
Squad of Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara
Squad of Kolkata Knight Riders
Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Sakib Hussain
Probable Playing 11 of DC vs KKR:
Delhi Capitals
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Salam (Impact)
Kolkata Knight Riders
Philip Salt, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact)
Top Matchups:
| Batter Name | Bowler Name | Runs | Balls | Wickets | Strike Rate |
| Axar Patel | Sunil Narine | 26 | 28 | 2 | 92.9 |
| David Warner | Varun Chakaravarthy | 37 | 25 | 2 | 148.0 |
| Prithvi Shaw | Varun Chakaravarthy | 37 | 25 | 3 | 148.0 |
| Rishabh Pant | Andre Russell | 39 | 20 | 3 | 195.0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | Mitchell Starc | 21 | 12 | 2 | 175.0 |
| Shreyas Iyer | Kuldeep Yadav | 52 | 35 | 2 | 148.6 |
| Nitish Rana | Axar Patel | 37 | 31 | 2 | 119.4 |
| Sunil Narine | Khaleel Ahmed | 19 | 10 | 2 | 190.0 |
| Sunil Narine | Anrich Nortje | 3 | 8 | 2 | 37.5 |
| Sunil Narine | Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 3 | 2 | 133.3 |
| Shreyas Iyer | Axar Patel | 62 | 40 | 1 | 155.0 |
Top Picks From DC vs KKR For Dream11 Fantasy Team:
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Shreyas Iyer – He’s a consistent performer in T20 cricket. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed makes him a reliable choice. As KKR’s captain, he will be motivated to lead from the front.
- Andre Russell – He’s a game-changer with both bat and ball. His explosive hitting in the death overs can fetch valuable fantasy points. Additionally, his medium-fast bowling can yield wickets. A must-have for any Dream11 team.
- Varun Chakaravarthy – His mystery spin has troubled many batsmen. His variations and accuracy make him a potent wicket-taker. If the pitch assists spin, he can be lethal. Look out for his performances in crucial moments.
Delhi Capitals
- David Warner – His explosive batting style and experience as an opener make him a valuable pick. His ability to provide a solid start, consistently accumulate runs, find gaps, and clear boundaries adds immense value to any team.
- Axar Patel – His versatility as a player who excels with both bat and ball makes him a smart choice for any team. His effective left-arm spin and capability to score quick runs down the order add depth and flexibility to the team’s strategy.
- Kuldeep Yadav – His skilled wrist spin and knack for troubling batsmen, particularly on spin-friendly pitches, make him a key asset. His ability to pick up crucial wickets while maintaining a good economy rate and breaking partnerships further highlights his importance to the team.
C/VC choices From DC vs KKR For Dream11 Fantasy Team:
Small Leagues — Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Warner, Axar Patel
Grand Leagues — Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, Mitchell Starc
Dream11 Fantasy Team For DC vs KKR:
Wicket Keepers — R Pant
Batters — D Warner, S Iyer
All-rounders — S Narine, M Marsh, A Russell, A Patel
Bowlers — M Starc, M Kumar, K Ahmed, H Rana
Expert Tips:
Mukesh Kumar can be tried as C/VC in multiple grand league combinations especially while bowling second.
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