The electrifying IPL 2024 season is witnessing an epic battle as the Delhi Capitals gear up to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dr. Y.S. Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on April 3rd. With DC playing their fourth match of the season and KKR their third, anticipation runs high as both teams eye victory.

Delhi Capitals find themselves at the seventh spot on the points table, securing 2 points from 3 matches, while Kolkata Knight Riders stand tall at second place with 4 points from 2 matches. With an NRR of -0.016 for DC and +1.047 for KKR, the stakes are higher than ever.

Match Details

In their IPL journey this season, Delhi Capitals endured a bumpy ride, suffering defeats against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals before bouncing back with a spectacular win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings. Led by a formidable performance from Prithvi Shaw and David Warner, DC posted a formidable total of 191, coupled with a stellar bowling display that thwarted CSK's chase. As they prepare to face KKR, the likes of Warner and Shaw emerge as potent threats, while the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav strengthens their bowling arsenal against the Knight Riders.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable Playing XI

Prithvi Shaw
David Warner
Rishabh Pant (c and wk)
Mitchell Marsh
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Axar Patel
Abhishek Porel
Anrich Nortje
Ishant Sharma
Mukesh Kumar
Khaleel Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable Playing XI

Phil Salt (wk)
Sunil Narine
Venkatesh Iyer
Shreyas Iyer (c)
Rinku Singh
Andre Russell
Ramandeep Singh
Mitchell Starc
Harshit Rana
Varun Chakaravarthy
Vaibhav Arora

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have showcased resilience, clinching victories against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, their history against Delhi Capitals hasn't been favorable, having lost their last three encounters. To maintain their winning streak, KKR must strategize meticulously and execute their plans effectively.

The upcoming clash promises a high-scoring spectacle at the Vizag venue, where DC's imposing total of 191 in their previous match underscores the potential for big scores. The pitch offers true pace and bounce, favoring both batsmen and bowlers who hit their marks accurately. With players like Axar Patel and the potential inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav, Delhi Capitals aim to exploit the conditions to their advantage against KKR.

Fantasy Picks

Delhi Capitals : David Warner, Rishabh Pant, Anrich Nortje,

Kolkata Knight Riders : Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana.

As the excitement mounts for this crucial encounter, fans eagerly await a thrilling showdown between two IPL powerhouses, where every run and wicket will shape the course of the tournament.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Squad

Rishabh Pant (c), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Ricky Bhui, Shai Hope, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Swastik Chikara, David Warner, Pravin Dubey, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Sumit Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jhye Richardson, Rasikh Salem

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Full Squad

Philip Salt(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Manish Pandey, Srikar Bharat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Vaibhav Arora, Dushmantha Chameera, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sakib Hussain, Suyash Sharma