IPL 2021 – DC vs KKR Qualifier 2: Players to watch out for – Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be vying for the final spot against Chennai Super Kings when both the teams will square off at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah tomorrow evening. KKR stormed into Qualifier 2 on the back of 4 wickets win over RCB in the Eliminator last night, while Delhi Capitals faced 4 wickets drubbing at the hands of MS Dhoni-led outfit in the Qualifier 1 on Sunday. For more IPL 2021 live updates, follow us at InsideSport.in
IPL 2021 – DC vs KKR Qualifier 2: Top players to watch out for as DC and KKR vie for the final spot against CSK
Here at InsideSport.in we have compiled a list of top five players who can turn out to be game-changers for their respective sides in the crucial fixture –
Shikhar Dhawan – One of the most experienced batters in the Delhi Capitals batting lineup, Shikhar Dhawan is one of the players to watch out for in Qualifier 2. With 551 runs in 15 innings, Dhawan is third in the race for the Orange Cap. The DC opener averages 39.35 in the ongoing season.
| Player | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
| KL Rahul | 13 | 13 | 3 | 626 | 98* | 62.60 | 451 | 138.80 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 30 |
| RD Gaikwad | 15 | 15 | 2 | 603 | 101* | 46.38 | 439 | 137.35 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 61 | 22 |
| S Dhawan | 15 | 15 | 1 | 551 | 92 | 39.35 | 432 | 127.54 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 62 | 14 |
Shubhman Gill – Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener Shubhman Gill has looked completely different in the second leg of the tournament. Gill has amassed 381 runs in 15 innings, including two fifties in the last three outings. KKR opener has scored 30 and 43 respectively in the two encounters against Delhi Capitals this season.
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Avesh Khan – DC’s leading wicket-taker in the ongoing edition, Avesh Khan has been added as a net bowler for Team India in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. In 15 innings, Avesh Khan has picked up 23 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.50. He is also second in the race of Purple Cap.
Venkatesh Iyer – KKR’s new sensation Venkatesh Iyer is another player to watch out for in Qualifier 2. Iyer averages 37.85 with the bat, scoring 265 runs in 8 innings, including 2 fifties. He can also contribute with the ball that gives an added cushion to Eoin Morgan in the bowling attack. With the ball, Iyer has picked up 3 wickets in 3 innings.
Sunil Narine – Sunil Narine was the architect of KKR’s 4 wickets victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator last night. Narine’s all-around show with bat and ball was the huge difference between the two sides yesterday. KKR spinner picked up 4-21 with the ball before smashing 26 off 15 deliveries, including three sixes. With Sharjah favoring spinners, Sunil Narine will be in the spotlight once again.
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