Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 promises an exciting clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams are vying for a top-four finish, with KKR currently second on the points table and DC fifth.
KKR’s recent loss to Punjab Kings has put their winning streak on hold, but they remain a formidable force. Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Phil Salt have been their key performers, contributing significant fantasy points.
DC, on the other hand, have been in impressive form, defeating Mumbai Indians in their last match. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Axar Patel, and Rishabh Pant have been their top fantasy point-getters.
The Eden Gardens pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, with an average first-innings score of 181 runs. Both pacers and spinners are expected to find success on this surface.
Weather conditions are expected to be favorable for cricket, with temperatures around 32 degrees Celsius and moderate humidity.
In the head-to-head battle, KKR’s batters have earned more fantasy points than DC’s, while DC’s bowlers have been more productive.
Fantasy Picks:
Captain: Sunil Narine (KKR)
Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant (DC)
Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
* Sunil Narine (KKR)
* Andre Russell (KKR)
* Phil Salt (KKR)
* Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
* Tristan Stubbs (DC)
* Axar Patel (DC)
* Shreyas Iyer (DC)
* Khaleel Ahmed (DC)
* Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
Fantasy Team:
Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt (KKR), Rishabh Pant (DC)
Batters: Tristan Stubbs (DC), Shreyas Iyer (DC), Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC)
All-Rounders: Andre Russell (KKR), Sunil Narine (KKR), Axar Patel (DC)
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Khaleel Ahmed (DC), Mukesh Kumar (KKR)