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Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders
As we gear up for the 16th match of the IPL 2024, the Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to host the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With a history of 32 head-to-head matches, where each team has claimed victory 16 times, the balance couldn't be more evenly poised.ย
However, recent forms tilt the scale slightly, with KKR riding high on confidence, having secured wins in both their opening matches of the season, positioning them at the pinnacle of the league standings as of match 13.ย
DC have had a rocky start, managing to secure a single victory in their 3 outings, against the formidable Chennai Super Kings, signalling a potential return to form. Adding an intriguing layer to this matchup is the remarkable trend this season, where home teams have dominated, winning 12 out of the first 13 matches.
With Warner and Shaw's explosive starts and Pant at number 3, DC is likely to surpass 81.5 runs in the first 10 overs, capitalising on their strong powerplay performance.
The betting tip is...
DC Total Runs In First 10 Overs Over 81.5
66 %
34 %
Delhi CapitalsKolkata Knight RidersDC will be bolstered by the return of Prithvi Shaw to the starting lineup, which will see Mitchell Marsh shifting down the batting order. In their previous outing, the opening duo of David Warner and Prithvi Shaw made significant contributions, scoring 52 off 35 balls and 43 off 27 balls respectively, laying a solid foundation for the team.
Captain Rishabh Pant batted at number 3, and showcased his class with a well-made 51 from 32 deliveries, signalling a strong return to form.
On the bowling front, Khaleel Ahmed continued to impress, delivering an economical spell of 4 overs for just 21 runs and bagging 2 crucial wickets. Mukesh Kumar proved to be a game-changer with 3 wickets from his 3 overs, while Axar Patel chipped in with a wicket of his own. Despite Anrich Nortje proving to be costly, Ishant Sharma bowled economically, although he did not claim any wickets.
Warner, Pant and Khaleel are the key players.
Predicted Lineup: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Phil Salt's explosive performances at the top have so far sidelined Rahmanullah Gurbaz, despite his potential as a dangerous opener. Narine's experiment at the top order finally bore fruit for the first time this season with his quickfire 47 off 22 balls in the last game, solidifying his position as an opener against DC.
The middle order is looking robust with Venkatesh Iyer's brisk 50 off 30 deliveries and Shreyas Iyer's solid 39 off 24, both playing pivotal roles in the last match.
On the bowling front, Russell showcased his versatility as an all-rounder, delivering an impressive spell of 2/29 in his allotted 4 overs. Harshit Rana also contributed with 2 crucial wickets, although at a higher economy rate. Sunil Narine took a wicket but shared a similar fate in terms of economy.
Rinku, Venkatesh and Russell are batters with high strike rates.
Predicted Lineup: Phil Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
The head-to-head record goes in DCโs favour with 3 wins and KKR with 2 wins in the last 5 matches played. Despite this balance, KKR holds a slight edge due to their recent form, having won both their opening matches, while DC have been inconsistent with just one win in 3 games.ย
For KKR, Russellโs staggering strike rate of 256 has been a game-changer, and Rinku Singh, boasts an average of 64 in his last 10 matches. For DC, Warner is averaging 43.33 with SR of 144.14 and sits in the top 5 run-scorers of the season.
On the bowling front, both Harshit and Khaleel are in fine form with 5 wickets each so far this IPL season. Considering the current form and key player performances, the prediction leans towards a KKR victory in what promises to be a closely contested match.
