IPL 2019, Match 26 – KKR vs DC: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) dropped down to the second position of the points table in this edition’s Indian Premier League (IPL) following their defeat against the MS Dhoni-captained Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk by seven wickets. The team, captained by keeper Dinesh Karthik, is on the second position and would next face the Delhi Capitals (DC) tomorrow at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The Knights have an excellent record against the Capitals in the City of Joy, winning seven out of eight matches with their last defeat coming way back in 2012. Delhi, on the other hand, have slipped to the sixth position, but would be high on confidence after they brushed aside the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Bangalore. However, they need to bring out their A-game in order to beat KKR.

Match Details:

The 26th game of the IPL between KKR and DC will be hosted by Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The match starts at 08:00 PM local time (14:30 PM GMT).

The game will be live on Star Sports in India. (Live streaming on Hotstar).

Weather Conditions

There is a significant amount of rain forecasted for tomorrow from 1 pm to 4 pm and will continue until 6 pm. However, during match time from 8 pm, there’s no chance of rain at least for the time being. The humidity will be on the higher side with the percentage hovering around the 75-mark.

Last five completed T20 matches: (Most recent- first)

KKR – L, W, W, L, W

DC – W, L, L, W, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first-innings score: – 182.6 – Last 5 night IPL matches in Kolkata

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 4

Probable Playing XI:

Kolkata Knight Riders

Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (C & WK), Shubman Gill, Andre Russell/Carlos Brathwaite, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Harry Gurney

Bench: Rinku Singh, Nikhil Naik, Joe Denly, Prasidh Krishna, Carlos Brathwaite/Andre Russell, Sandeep Warrier, Harry Gurney, Yarra Prithviraj, KC Cariappa, Lockie Ferguson.

Delhi Capitals

Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Colin Ingram, Rishabh Pant (WK), Chris Morris, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Sandeep Lamichhane

Bench: Rahul Tewatia, Colin Munro, Hanuma Vihari, Trent Boult, Hanuma Vihari, Ankush Bains, Keemo Paul, Axar Patel, Jalaj Saxena, Manjot Kalra, Sherfane Rutherford, Nathu Singh, Bandaru Ayyappa.

Team News:

Harshal Patel has been ruled out due on an arm-injury

Reports suggest that Rahul Tewatia is also not fit

Andre Russell injured his wrist and may miss out

Power Picks:

Robin Uthappa vs Delhi in IPL: 22 innings 598 runs 29.9 average 4 fifties

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa

Vice-Captain Options: Andre Russell, Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant

Batsmen – Robin Uthappa (C), Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw

All-Rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell (VC), Chris Morris

Bowlers – Harry Gurney, Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Lamichhane

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/ Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Dinesh Karthik

Batsmen – Chris Lynn, Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Shikhar Dhawan (VC), Colin Ingram

All-Rounders – Sunil Narine (C), Chris Morris

Bowlers – Kuldeep Yadav, Harry Gurney, Kagiso Rabada

Expert Advice:

Eden Gardens has been the highest-scoring venue in this IPL and hence, try and pick more batsmen, including the all-rounders, who can bat, from both the sides.

Probable Winners:

Kolkata are likely to win the match.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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