The Delhi Capitals, coached by the legendary Ricky Ponting, have had a disappointing start to the season, with five consecutive losses. The team has some exceptional talent in their ranks, including Australian opener David Warner, young opener Prithvi Shaw, and South African all-rounder Chris Morris. However, they have not been able to capitalize on their potential and turn their fortunes around in the competition.
On the other hand, the Kolkata Knight Riders, coached by the legendary Brendon McCullum, have also not had the best of starts to the season. They have won two games and lost three, and are currently seventh in the table. The team has some great players, including the likes of Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine. However, they have not been able to consistently perform and are looking to get back to winning ways in the upcoming match.
Both teams are eager to win the upcoming match, making it an exciting encounter in Delhi.
Match Details:
DC vs KKR, IPL 2023, Match 28
Date and Time: April 20th, 2023, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be competitive, with an average first-innings score of 167 this season. Although the pacers have taken most of the wickets, spinners are expected to play a significant role. The last game saw seven wickets falling in the last five overs of both innings. Winning the toss will be crucial, and teams will look to chase as dew might have an impact.
Weather Forecast:
The weather in Delhi is expected to be pleasant with a temperature range of 21°C-33°C. There is no chance of rain, and the game is expected to proceed smoothly.
Probable Playing XI:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz/Jason Roy, N Jagadeesan, Nitish Rana (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson/Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy, and Umesh Yadav.
Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw/Phil Salt, Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Abhishek Porel (wk), Rovman Powell/Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, and Kuldeep Yadav.
In conclusion, the upcoming match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders promises to be an intense encounter with both teams eager to get a win. The pitch is expected to be competitive, with spinners and pacers having an equal chance of success. The weather is predicted to be pleasant, and the match is likely to proceed smoothly.
