Delhi Capitals aim to get back to winning ways against the Kolkata Knight Riders tonight after a loss earlier this week to CSK. DC will be determined to improve their position in the playoff race with a strong performance and keep their qualification hopes alive.
Axar Patel had a good outing against the Knights last year, scoring 43 runs in 23 balls and picked up 2/27 with the ball in his four overs. His disciplined bowling and knack for delivering under pressure could play a key role in restricting the opposition and guiding DC to an important win this evening.
Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi are proving to be vital in the middle order this year. Stubbs’ calmness and composure combined with Rizvi’s ability to accelerate the innings have been key to the Capitals. Their batting prowess along with Ashutosh Sharma’s big hits towards the back end of the innings will be crucial in securing a victory.
Lungi Ngidi returned after missing a few games following a bad fall against PBKS. He made an instant impact with figures of 1/30 in four overs in the previous outing against CSK. The South African’s slower balls could play a key role tonight.
With plenty at stake in the playoff race, Delhi will look to put together a complete performance and return to winning ways against Kolkata tonight.
