IPL 2020: KXIP vs DC Preview – Stage set for Northern derby
KL Rahul’s Kings XI Punjab and Shreyas Iyer’s Delhi Capitals will take on each other at the Dubai International Stadium in Match 38 of IPL 2020. Kings XI have 3 wins to their name in 9 matches, while Delhi Capitals have 7. Punjab defeated Mumbai in the second super-over (the first match of its kind in the history of the game), while Delhi defeated CSK by 5 wickets in the final over.
Kings XI Punjab have had a rollercoaster ride this season. Although they only have 3 wins to their name, most of their games have gone down to the wire. They are now looking good with the return of Chris Gayle. A mathematical probability and a few results in their favour could take them to the playoffs- which is still a huge ask. Delhi Capitals are on top of the table, and they have all their bases covered. Even after the injury of Rishabh Pant, they seem to show no signs of stopping. One more win will guarantee them a place in the playoffs.
Match Info:
Match 38- KXIP vs DC
Venue- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Head To Head:
Stat Attack:
Rishabh Pant is one six away from hitting 100 sixes for DC, he will be the first player to do so.
Glenn Maxwell is 2 wickets away from 100 wickets in T20s.
R Ashwin to Chris Gayle – 59 balls, 49 runs, 4 dismissals.
Team News:
Kings XI Punjab:
The return of Chris Gayle has strengthened KXIP’s batting a lot. KL has distanced himself from the pack in the orange cap race. Two consecutive wins against top sides- MI and RCB must have done their confidence a world of good. However, their death bowling problem persists. If Shami can bowl like he bowled in the first super-over, KXIP could prove to be a force to reckon with in the coming games.
Delhi Capitals:
Delhi are just a win away from qualifying for the playoffs for the second time in a row. They are one team apart from Mumbai that has looked like a proper unit, as they haven’t relied on any specific player. They have had different players winning the Man of the Match in every game, while the leading wicket-taker Kagiso Rabada is yet to win one. This goes to show the brilliance of the team.
Probable XI:
