KKR vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have their task cut out when they play red-hot Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens on Monday evening. KKR remain 2nd on the points table despite losing three times in five matches. DC climbed to 5th on the table following a run of four wins in the last five games.
If you look at KKR‘s first-innings score against Punjab Kings, there’s only one conclusion you would arrive at, and that is a big win for Shreyas Iyer and his men. But that is exactly what didn’t happen at Eden Gardens, much to the bemusement and shock of every cricket fan witnessing an absolute onslaught from PBKS batsmen, led by Jonny Bairstow. It’s still hard to believe, but KKR failed to defend that outrageous total of 261 runs, losing by 8 wickets with 8 balls to spare.
Jonny Bairstow celebrating his century against KKR
That was KKR‘s third defeat in five matches. But thanks to their fast start to IPL 2024 campaign, the impact of the current skid hasn’t had a big effect on their rankings yet, as they sit 2nd on the table. However, there’s little room for error, as another defeat could see them lose their stronghold in the top two of power rankings.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, can change their fortunes big time after the end of this game at the Gardens. For, they could jump places all the way from 6th to 2nd on the IPL 2024 table. That’s incredible considering DC were reeling around the bottom of power rankings not long ago. But a recent surge in form, where they won four times in five matches, has given them a perfect platform to launch themselves into the top-four contention.
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KKR vs DC Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: If you are out of form and want to score some big runs, then try to bat on the pitch at Eden Gardens. This ground has seen scores of more than 200 in each of the last 6 innings. That’s simply unbelievable. The last game, however, exceeded expectations from the pitch. KKR failed to defend 261 runs, with PBKS chasing the target down in 18.4 overs. Expect more or less the same again. The team batting first could easily cross the 200-run mark.
Weather Report: The summers are peaking and it’s going to be a hot day at Eden Gardens on Monday. The maximum temperature is likely to touch 42°C during the day and should drop down by a few degrees in the evening when the match kicks off. There’s a 10% chance of rain but expect the full game between KKR and DC.
KKR vs DC Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 33 |
| KKR Wins | 17 |
| DC Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 01 |
KKR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Kolkata Knight Riders
- The biggest issue facing KKR management is the bowling department, which has been leaking runs at an alarming rate.
- Dushmantha Chameera gave away 48 runs in 3 overs. The Sri Lankan fast bowler might lose his place in KKR’s Playing XI, with Mitchell Starc coming back into the team.
- Harshit Rana was also expensive, but that was an odd game. He is KKR’s 2nd highest wicket-taker with 9 wickets in 7 games. He will certainly start the match against DC.
- Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell will be the other three overseas players in Kolkata’s Playing XI, other than either Chameera or Starc.
Delhi Capitals
- DC’s decision to replace David Warner with Jake Fraser-McGurk was truly masterful. The 22-year-old has taken to the IPL like a fish takes to water. He is one of the main reasons why DC is flying high at the moment.
- Partnering Fraser-McGurk at the top might be Abhishek Porel, who replaced Prithvi Shaw in DC’s Playing XI. Porel scored 36 runs off 27 deliveries in the last game.
- DC should stick with the same combination that gave them a 10-run win over Mumbai Indians.
- That means, Rasikh Salam will continue to get the game time. The 22-year-old Kashmir-born player is in red-hot form at the moment. He picked up 3 wickets against MI in the last match.
- Despite giving away 34 runs in 3 overs, Lizaad Williams is likely to keep Anrich Nortje away from DC’s Playing 11.
TOP Picks For KKR vs DC Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
Sunil Narine is the leading scorer for KKR in IPL 2024
- Sunil Narine: He can’t do wrong in this IPL. A one-man show at times, scoring runs for KKR and picking up wickets. With 357 runs in 8 innings, the West Indian star is the leading scorer for the two-time IPL champions, and he is also the leading wicket-taker having picked up 10 wickets this season. Outstanding.
Sunil Narine In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 71 (32 balls | 4s: 09 | 6s: 04) | Wickets: 01. - Phil Salt: Phil Salt has scored 3 half centuries in IPL 2024, and all those 50+ scores came at Eden Gardens. The 27-year-old Englishman has taken a liking to this particular ground. He smashed 75 runs off 37 balls against PBKS in the last match. Salt should be in your KKR vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Phil Salt In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 75 (37 balls | 4s: 06 | 6s: 06).
- Andre Russell: Mr. KKR has picked up 9 wickets and scored 179 runs in IPL 2024. There’s hardly any game where he doesn’t contribute to the team’s cause. It’s either the batting or bowling or both. Due to his all-round skills, Russell guarantees points. He is a no-nonsense option to have in Today’s IPL Teams.
Phil Salt In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 75 (37 balls | 4s: 06 | 6s: 06). - Jake Fraser-McGurk: His strike-rate is 237.50 after five matches. Isn’t this incredibly unbelievable? He is the hottest property in IPL at the moment. The way he has started his IPL journey, after playing some blinders, he is certainly on track to become one of the most sought-after players in the Indian Premier League.
The 22-year-old Australian was the reason behind DC’s massive total of 257/4 against Mumbai Indians, as he blasted 84 runs off just 27 balls. He is certainly a solid pick for either captain or vice-captain role.
Jake Fraser-McGurk In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 84 (27 balls | 4s: 11 | 6s: 06).
Vice-Captain Options:
Stubbs is one of the most consistent batters for DC in IPL 2024
- Tristan Stubbs: Despite playing just 142 balls in IPL 2024, Tristan Stubbs is DC’s second-highest scorer with 273 runs. The 23-year-old South African is worth every penny considering he is having a big impact while playing few deliveries. He can be your captain in this Fantasy Cricket Game.
Tristan Stubbs In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 48 (25 balls | 4s: 06 | 6s: 02). - Rishabh Pant: DC’s captain is leading the team by example. He has outscored all his teammates, leading the scoring charts for DC with 371 runs in 10 innings. The Indian batter has played some incredible innings this season. What’s even more impressive is that he seemed to have added some weird shots to his batting repertoire, which he is using to his advantage. Pant can be used either as a captain or vice-captain in KKR vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Grand Leagues or Small League teams.
Rishabh Pant In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 29 (190 balls | 4s: 02 | 6s: 02). - Shreyas Iyer: The KKR captain has faced only 160 deliveries in 8 matches. That’s 20 deliveries per inning for the Indian batter. It shows that he hasn’t had many chances to impact the game with his batting when Narine and Salt are doing the most damage at the top. Still, the 29-year-old remains a premium batsman, and he showed his class in the last match when he blasted 28 runs off just 10 deliveries, including 3 massive sixes.
Shreyas Iyer In Last IPL 2024 Match: Runs: 28 (10 balls | 4s: 01 | 6s: 03).
KKR vs DC Predicted Lineups
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI: Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Dushmantha Chameera / Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy (IMPACT PLAYER)
Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kumar Kushagra, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizaad Williams, Mukesh Kumar, Kheleel Ahmed, Rasikh Salam (IMPACT PLAYER)
KKR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Teams
KKR vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant, P Salt (VC)
- Batsmen: T Stubbs, J Fraser-McGurk
- All-rounders: A Russell, S Narine (C), A Patel
- Bowlers: K Yadav, K Ahmed, V Chakaravarthy, H Rana
KKR vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: P Salt
- Batsmen: T Stubbs, J Fraser-McGurk (C), S Iyer
- All-rounders: A Russell, S Narine (VC), A Patel
- Bowlers: M Kumar, K Ahmed, V Chakaravarthy, H Rana
