The Delhi Capitals (DC) are eyeing their second consecutive victory in the IPL 2024 as they prepare to host the formidable Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Ahead of the epic DC vs KKR clash, let us take a look at the match prediction.
DC vs KKR Preview:
Despite a shaky start to the season with two losses, Delhi Capitals staged a remarkable upset against Chennai Super Kings in their third game. David Warner and Rishabh Pant showcased brilliant fifties, while Prithvi Shaw contributed with a solid 43 as they posted a challenging total of 191 runs. Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball, helping DC secure a 20-run victory.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have been dominant in their IPL 2024 campaign, securing victories in both their outings. Their recent triumph over Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw Andre Russell’s impressive bowling performance and explosive batting displays from Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer.
Check out more latest news of DC, KKR:
DC vs KKR Prediction:
According to Parimatch, the odds favor the visiting Kolkata Knight Riders due to their winning streak. However, DC still holds a chance with odds standing at 2.08. The pitch in Vizag, unlike many IPL venues, offers support to bowlers with swing early on and turn later in the match, while also favoring batsmen.
KKR boast a strong spin attack and impressive pace bowlers like Andre Russell and Harshit Rana. Additionally, their batters, including Phil Salt, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, and Shreyas Iyer, have been in good form, having collectively hit 27 sixes in the first two games.
DC vs KKR Head-to-head:
- Played: 32
- KKR Won: 16
- DC Won: 15
- No Result: 1
- Tie: 0
Check out our latest webstories:
Editors pick
