Today In IPL 2021, DC v KKR, 25th Match: Expected Playing XI
In the 25th match of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals(DC) will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) in Ahmedabad. While KKR won its last game against Punjab Kings(PBKS), DC lost against Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB).
Delhi Capitals' batting has been strong. Every player has now played an important inning for the team's cause. All the players are in top form. Shimron Hetmyer played a game-changing inning in the last game. DC could try Sam Billings in place of Steve Smith, who could play much aggressively than the Australian.
The bowlers have done well. Avesh Khan has been the star of the DC's bowling lineup this season. Amit Mishra will be crucial in the middle overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders' batting has been inconsistent so far this season. However, one positive will be Eoin Morgan's form. He finished the last game which would not only bring him confidence but to the team as well.
Prasidh Krishna has done well with the ball this season, picking up wickets and bowling economical spells. Pat Cummins will be crucial in both bowling and batting departments.
Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders have been neck to neck with each other in the past. Going by the current form, DC is looking favorites to win this game against KKR.
DC Expected Playing XI - Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Steven Smith/ Sam Billings, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Avesh Khan
KKR Expected Playing XI - Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy