DC Vs KKR Preview: Can Delhi break duck against misfiring KKR?

DC Vs KKR Preview: The hosts will look to open their account in the IPL 2023 points table.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is set to host Match No. 28 of the Indian Premier League 2023, featuring a clash between the Delhi Capitals  and the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Delhi Capitals have been struggling to win games this season and have lost all of their five matches so far, including the last one against RCB where they suffered a 23-run defeat. Their next match against KKR provides them with an opportunity to turn their fortunes around and secure their first win of the season.

KKR have lost two consecutive games and have only won 2 out of their 5 matches so far. They were recently defeated by MI by 5 wickets. In their upcoming match against DC, KKR will aim to bounce back to winning ways.

DC Vs KKR: Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium's surface typically leans towards the slower side, spin bowlers may be able to take advantage of that slow surface. However the boundaries are short and the outfield is quick, providing an opportunity for batsmen to score runs.

DC Vs KKR: Team News

DC have struggled in the current IPL season, having lost all five of their matches so far. Despite trying several team combinations, they have been unable to turn their fortunes around. Two potential changes that they can think of is bringing Sarfaraz Khan into the playing XI, replacing Yash Dhull and Lungi Ngidi in for Mustafzur Rahman.

KKR may consider replacing Gurbaz with Jason Roy in their upcoming match against DC , Gurbaz has been struggling with poor form in his last three matches. If Gurbaz is left out, Jagadeesan is expected to take over as wicket-keeper.

DC Vs KKR: Head-to-head

Matches: 32

Delhi Capitals: 15

Kolkata Knight Riders: 16

No Result: 1

DC Vs KKR: Players to watch

Delhi Capitals: David Warner

Despite scoring 228 runs in 5 matches, David Warner's strike rate of 116.97 is a cause for concern. Given his team's struggles with batting, Warner must take a more aggressive approach to provide them with a dynamic start. As the captain, he should set the tone for his team by leading by example in their upcoming match against KKR. This will be crucial for them to secure their first victory of the season, having lost all five of their previous matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer

With 234 runs in 5 matches and a century in the last game against MI, Venkatesh Iyer's form is a ray of hope for KKR, especially since their opening batsmen have been struggling to score. Although KKR lost the last match, Iyer's performance was impressive, and he will be aiming to continue the good form in their upcoming match against DC.

DC Vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI: 

David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Abhishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: 

Jason Roy, Narayan Jagadeesan (wk), Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy.

DC Vs KKR: Match Facts

Varun Chakaravarthy is only 1 wicket away to complete 50 wickets in IPL.

The Delhi Capitals have won 15 out of 32 matches played, while the Kolkata Knight Riders have emerged victorious in 16 matches.

Anrich Nortje needs 5 more wickets to complete 50 wickets in IPL.

DC Vs KKR: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports