IPL 2020: DC vs KXIP Preview, Probable XI, H2H, Fantasy XI and Match Prediction

After an exhilarating contest yesterday between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, tournament’s two other bigwigs — Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kings XI Punjab will face each other in the second game of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In what could be a thrilling contest, Shreyas Iyer-led side will look to start the contest on a winning note and better themselves this edition. Delhi came with a brilliant display of superlative performances last year, making it to the playoffs.

The side boast some powerful hitters — Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant — and the addition of Ajinkya Rahane in the side will add depth to their line-up in the middle overs. In the bowling front, the Delhi team has an edge over Punjab with the troika of an experienced R Ashwin, Amit Mishra and Axar Patel in the spin department. In fast bowling they have veteran Ishant Sharma and one of the best pacer in the world, Kagiso Rabada in their kitty.

For Kings XI Punjab, their fortune could take an upswing with the return of Glenn Maxwell. Add Chrish Gayle and KL Rahul into the mix, the Punjab team becomes a force to reckon with. However, Gayle’s power seems to have diminished but it would be a mistake to discount him at any stage of the tournament.

On the bowling front, Punjab side looks slightly iffy. They lack of good bowling options in the spin department which rely upon Krishnappa Gowtham and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman should be a matter of concern for the team, if conditions in UAE is anything to go by.

Kings XI Punjab Squad

Kings XI will rely on Mohammed Shami’s experience in the tournament.

KL Rahul (C), Karun Nair, Mohammed Shami, Nicholas Pooran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Hardus Viljoen, Darshan Nalkande, Sarfaraz Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Murugan Ashwin, K Gowtham, J Suchith, Glenn Maxwell, Sheldon Cottrell, Deepak Hooda, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Tajinder Dhillon, Prabhsimran Singh, Agnivesh Ayachi, Harpreet Brar, Murugan Ashwin.

Delhi Capitals Squad

Delhi Capitals boasts an impeccable batting up the order.

Shreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer and Tushar Deshpande.

Ideal playing XI (Punjab)

KL Rahul (C,wk)
Chris Gayle
Mayank Agarwal ✈
Glenn Maxwell ✈
Sarfaraz Khan
Mandeep Singh
K Gowtham
Mohammed Shami
Mujeeb Ur Rahman ✈
Chris Jordan ✈
Ishan Porel.

Ideal playing XI (Delhi)

Shikhar Dhawan
Prithvi Shaw
Shreyas Iyer (C)
Rishabh Pant (wk)
Ajinkya Rahane
Shimron Hetmyer ✈
R Ashwin
Ishant Sharma
Kagiso Rabada ✈
Sandeep Lamichhane ✈
Amit Mishra.

Fantasy XI

KL Rahul (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Glenn Maxwell (VC), Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane, Shimron Heymyer, Mohammed Shami, Kagiso Rabada, R Ashwin, Chris Jordan, Amit Mishra

Players to watch out for

For KXIP: Glenn Maxwell, Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami
For DC: Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane, Kagiso Rabada, Prithvi Shaw

Head to Head

Played – 24
DC won – 10
KXIP won – 14
No result – 0
Tie – 0

Match Prediction

DC will win the match. Despite Kings XI Punjab’s overall dominace, Delhi look a better balanced team between the two, owing to their bowling attack. They have experiences campaigners — Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada and R Ashwin — who can topple any opposition on their day.