Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab at home and should realize that playing at home isn't their best strength. The Feroz Shah Kotla has been low and slow and Delhi's pace attack has struggled to he as impactful on these surfaces.
Same goes with their batting contingency, who haven't been able to time the ball well. They take on another side which has good spinners, Kings XI Punjab, and will know that the home pitch will once again be their biggest challenge.
Kings XI come off the back of a win against Rajasthan Royals and will back their spinners to come good at the Kotla.
Weather and Pitch conditions: Weather is likely to be pretty clear. Pitch will be dry and should assist spinners much like in the previous game.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-keeper: Lokesh Rahul (10.5 cr)
Rahul has been the backbone of Kings XI's batting line-up and is in brilliant form this year at the top of the order. Buoyed after World Cup selection, Rahul will aim to snatch that orange cap by the end of the season and on a slow wicket, he will be a mighty important player.
Batsman: Mayank Agarwal (9 cr)
Mayank has been teasing to fire for a while now and on a spinning pitch, his ability to milk and go after the spinners will be crucial for Kings XI's chances. He comes behind a famed duo and has been under their shadows but it might finally be time to impose himself.
Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab at home and should realize that playing at home isn't their best strength. The Feroz Shah Kotla has been low and slow and Delhi's pace attack has struggled to he as impactful on these surfaces.
Same goes with their batting contingency, who haven't been able to time the ball well. They take on another side which has good spinners, Kings XI Punjab, and will know that the home pitch will once again be their biggest challenge.
Kings XI come off the back of a win against Rajasthan Royals and will back their spinners to come good at the Kotla.
Weather and Pitch conditions: Weather is likely to be pretty clear. Pitch will be dry and should assist spinners much like in the previous game.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-keeper: Lokesh Rahul (10.5 cr)
Rahul has been the backbone of Kings XI's batting line-up and is in brilliant form this year at the top of the order. Buoyed after World Cup selection, Rahul will aim to snatch that orange cap by the end of the season and on a slow wicket, he will be a mighty important player.
Batsman: Mayank Agarwal (9 cr)
Mayank has been teasing to fire for a while now and on a spinning pitch, his ability to milk and go after the spinners will be crucial for Kings XI's chances. He comes behind a famed duo and has been under their shadows but it might finally be time to impose himself.
All-Rounder: Ravichandran Ashwin (9 cr)
Ashwin has been a changed bowler this season and bowling in the power-play overs, he has shouldered responsibility and done the job for his side. Unlike before, he is taking wickets too and is economical which makes him a great fantasy pick.
Bowler: Amit Mishra (8.5 cr)
At the Kotla, Amit Mishra is a threat with his sharp leg-breaks. He took his 150th wicket in the IPL against Mumbai Indians on Thursday and has shown his value on the slow wickets at home in Delhi. If the Iyer-led side needs to win this one, Mishra has to fire.
Uncapped Player: Arshdeep Singh
The young left-arm seamer impressed on debut the other day and it is certain that he will be persisted with in the starting XI. If you need an uncapped player, look no further.
Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
Vice-Captain: Lokesh Rahul
Predicted Playing XI:
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Colin Munro, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Chris Morris, Keemo Paul, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma
Kings XI Punjab: Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, David Miller, Mandeep Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
