Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to host the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming game of the IPL 2024 season. The match will be played at the Eden Gardens on Monday, 29th April.
KKR were shocked by Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) effort as they chased down a massive target of 262 runs, handing the two-time champions their third defeat of the season. Kolkata have now won five out of the eight games that they have played this season and are currently second in the points table.
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On the other hand, DC enter this game after an important victory against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at home. DC have now won four out of their last five games, having won just one of their opening five games. Rishabh Pant’s side currently sit at the fifth position in the table, just one away from the play-offs spot having played ten games in total so far.
Ahead of the game, The Sporting News takes a look at the possible fantasy XI for the clash consisting of the best players from the two sides.
KKR vs DC: Fantasy XI
Fantasy XI for KKR vs DC
- Sunil Narine (C)
- Jake-Fraser McGurk (VC)
- Phil Salt
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rishabh Pant
- Andre Russell
- Tristan Stubbs
- Harshit Rana
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Anukul Roy
Top fantasy picks and tips for KKR vs DC
Batter: Jake-Fraser McGurk
Australian youngster, Jake-Fraser McGurk has taken everyone by surprise with his explosive batting skills. McGurk has scored 247 runs in his debut average season at an average close to 50 and an overly impressive striker-rate of 237.50. He recently scored a 84-run knock off just 27 deliveries in the win over MI at the Arun Jaitley stadium
Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav
The pitch at the Eden Gardens is known for supporting not just the batters but also offers good turn to the spinners and someone like Kuldeep Yadav could take good advantage of these conditions. Yadav is known for breaking partnerships and picking up important wickets making him the perfect fit as a bowler for any fantasy team.
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All-rounder: Sunil Narine
Although not a textbook all-rounder, Sunil Narine has been nothing less either for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Opening the batting for his team, Narine has scored runs in this IPL at an strike-rate close to 200 and also has been impressive with the ball.
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant finally seems to be getting back to his very best after more than a year long absence from all forms of cricket after his unfortunate accident. The explosive keeper has scored over 370 runs in the IPL this season and is the fourth highest run getter after the likes of Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul.
How to watch KKR vs DC: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast IPL 2024 on television. Fans can also live stream the matches on the JioCinema app/website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioCinema app and website |
Who will win KKR vs DC? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to Dafabet, KKR are the favourites to win against DC
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| KKR win | 1.77 |
| DC win | 2.05 |
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