IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals strongest predicted playing XI against Kolkata Knight Riders

Delhi Capitals (DC) will be up against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 47th match of the IPL 2024. Both teams have had a contrasting journey in the league so far. While DC lost three of their first four games KKR had won three of their first four. In the last five games, DC have won four and lost just one. KKR have lost three of their last five games. In the upcoming game, both teams would be focused on claiming a win which could affect their chances for the rest of the season.

The match is set to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the 29th of April 2024 at 7:30 PM (IST). In the last few matches, teams have enjoyed batting at the venue. In the last three matches, 220+ has been scored on all six occasions and two of them have come in as a successful chase. PBKS, in their last game, registered the highest ever run chase by scoring 262 runs, chasing the biggest target in the history of T20s. 

Both teams have a batting heavy side. DC has been strengthened by the entry of Jake Fraser-McGurk. Since his debut, the 2020 finalists have won four matches straight. KKR has been dynamic in their approach.. However, in the last 4-5 matches, their bowling has been exposed. Barring Sunil Narine and Harshit Rana to a certain extent, no bowler has managed to make a huge impact. 

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Here is the strongest predicted playing XI of DC against KKR for Match 47 of IPL 2024 -

Openers - Jake Fraser-McGurk and Prithvi Shaw

At the top of the order, DC is likely to continue with the combination of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Prithvi Shaw. In the last game, DC tried to rope in Kumar Kushagra by promoting Abhishek Porel up the order. The move wasn't successful and Shaw does not deserve to be dropped. Hence, Shaw is likely to be back in the side. He is one of the best Indian openers in the IPL 2024 and can give brisk starts to the side. 

At the other end, DC has the firepower of Jake Fraser-McGurk. The star batter has been on a different level altogether as a batter. In five innings, he has 247 runs at a batting average of 49.40, at an insane SR of over 237 including three fifties to his name. His presence in the side has changed a lot of things for DC. His aggression at the top can help other players too. When on song, the right-handed batter is difficult to be stopped. 

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Middle Order - Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Abhishek Porel, and Tristan Stubbs

In the middle order, DC has some quality batters. At number 3, Shai Hope is likely to get a longer run. The West Indian batter scored a brisk 40(17) in the last game against MI. He is an improved batter and would be hoping to make the most of the opportunities. Rishabh Pant is likely to continue at number 4. The Southpaw has been in brilliant form in the ongoing season. Despite the concerns about his injuries, Pant has batted well. He will lead the side and keep the wickets as well. 

To follow him, DC has a great option in Tristan Stubbs. The South African has been simply phenomenal in the season. He has finished a lot of games for DC and has arguably been their best batter. If necessary, Stubbs can keep wickets and bowl an over or two. Abhishek Porel is likely to be demoted down the order. The youngster is best suited to be the finisher as he can make use of the pace. Towards the end, he can be handy with his impactful cameos. He is an excellent wicketkeeper as well. 

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All Rounders - Axar Patel and Rasikh Dar Salam (Impact substitute)

DC has some good all-rounders in their lineup. Axar Patel is the biggest of them. He would be concerned about his spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, which must bring the best from his blade in the upcoming games. The star player has been good with the ball but needs to step up as a batter. His form with the bat in 2023 was brilliant. DC would be hoping to see him in a similar form. In addition to him, DC has some handy all-rounders who aren't genuine in nature.

For instance, Rasikh Dar Salaam can bowl a brilliant spell with the ball and be handy with the bat. The right-arm pacer is a genuine wicket-taker and can change the complexion of the game by breaking big partnerships. He has the knack of taking wickets. Salaam is yet to get a chance to bat. In addition to it, DC has some young options like Lalit Yadav and Sumit Kumar. If necessary, they can come good with their performances. DC is unfortunate to not have a fit Mitchell Marsh.

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Bowlers - Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, and Lizaad Williams

In the bowling department, DC has some good Indian players. In the powerplay overs, Khaleel has picked wickets for them. The left-arm pacer will be key for DC to beat KKR. He can swing the new ball at a good pace. If required, he can bowl outside the PP. To partner him with the new ball is likely to be Lizaad Williams. In the previous game against MI, Williams made his debut for DC. He was decent and looked one for the future.

For DC, he is likely to share the new ball. In the middle overs, DC has the class of Kuldeep Yadav. The chinaman spinner has been one of the best in the middle overs phase in the IPL 2024. He can claim wickets and be economical as well. Axar Patel can also be economical from his end and allow others to take wickets at the other end. Mukesh Kumar is the designated death bowler. To support him at the other end, DC has not found a good bowler. The focus would be to get the best out of Williams and Mukesh.

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Predicted XI of DC against KKR -

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Lizaad Williams

Impact substitute - Rasikh Dar Salam