Delhi Capitals is going to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in one of the key matches of their season, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The pitch has not suited Delhi well this year, and the pressure of the middle order did not suit Axar Patel either. Captain, along with the other batters, has not done well in the middle order, and that has not got them on their way. On the other hand, KKR is finally playing for what they were known for. They played some very good matches and came as a group from the last three matches.
Both teams are ready for the key clash. Winning the toss, the purple and gold chose to bowl. KKR have gone with an unchanged playing XI once again, while Matheesha Pathirana continues to remain unavailable for selection. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have made two changes to their side, bringing in Mukesh Kumar and Vipraj Nigam in place of T Natarajan and Karun Nair.
Here are some key players who will be important for this match
KL Rahul- The classic Rahul has sparkled throughout the season, and after playing 10 matches, he has scored a total of 445 runs and was the orange cap holder till the last match; his contribution shows the way the team. He has to be the toughest question for Kolkata today.
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Rinku Singh- The God’s plan is finally working for the UP boy, he has played a crucial role in the win of the Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR will need one more special from him to be alive in the tournament.
Varun Chakravarthy- As Varun Chakravarthy has come in form, the purple and gold shine bright; he is going to be a one special one for this match.
Sameer Rizvi- As the time has grown, he has found his zones with maturity and clever play. He played a few eye-catching games so far, his ability to hit the balls is going to be a key factor.
Mitchel Starc- The Aussie tall left-hand quick has joined the IPL. It’s a big boost for them. With Starc’s inclusion, the DC now has reliable bowling along with Lungi Ngidi, who looked sharp this year.
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