IPL 2019, Match 37 – DC vs KXIP: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

After losing the battle on a square turner at the Feroz Shah Kotla, the Delhi Capitals (DC) will host the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the match 37 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. While the visitors are coming off a brilliant victory over the Rajasthan Royals, the Capitals were thumped at home by 40 runs by the Mumbai Indians (MI). They will have to adapt well to the surface now to get past the KXIP team.

As for changes in their respective sides, Ravi Ashwin has been pretty unpredictable with his selections. Mujeeb Ur Rahman got injured in the last game and Sam Curran will most probably replace him in the line-up. For DC, it will be about getting their combinations right and Sandeep Lamichhane might return at the expense of Keemo Paul. Sandeep should’ve played on a rank turner the other day.

Match Details:

The 37th game of the IPL between DC and KXIP will be hosted by Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi.

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

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

Weather Conditions

No rain is in the forecast in India’s capital city and the temperature will most probably hover in the late 20s. The dew will definitely play its part in the game.

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

Delhi Capitals – L, W, W, W, L

Kings XI Punjab – W, L, L, W, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

It was a rank turner at the Kotla in the game between DC and MI. It might continue to turn but the surface is unlikely to be so sluggish as it was in the previous game. The score around 150-155 should be winning total.

Average first innings score: 157 – 4 IPL matches this season

Record of chasing team: Won – 3, Lost – 1

Probable Playing XI:

Delhi Capitals

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

Bench: Colin Ingram, Hanuma Vihari, Ankush Bains, Jalaj Saxena, Manjot Kalra, Sherfane Rutherford, Nathu Singh, Bandaru Ayyappa, Avesh Khan, Rahul Tewatia.

Kings XI Punjab

KL Rahul (WK), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh

Bench: Karun Nair, Hardus Viljoen, Harpreet Brar, Simran Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Darshan Nalkande, Agnivesh Ayachi, Andrew Tye, Moises Henriques, Ankit Rajpoot.

Team News:

Moises Henriques was set to make his debut in the last game but fell at the boundary lines and had to be left out at the last moment. There is no update on his fitness.

Mujeeb got injured in the previous game and may miss out on this game. Varun Chakravarthy is also injured.

Power Picks:

Shikhar Dhawan vs KXIP in IPL: 21 inns 571 runs 30.05 average 4 fifties

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Gayle

Vice-Captain Options: Ravi Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer, Amit Mishra

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

Keeper – KL Rahul

Batsmen – Chris Gayle (C), Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer

All-Rounders – Ravi Ashwin (VC)

Bowlers – Murugan Ashwin, Harpreet Brar, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada.

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

Keeper – Rishabh Pant (VC)

Batsmen – Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer

All-Rounders – Ravi Ashwin

Bowlers – Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada.

Expert Advice:

The pitch is expected to be a square turner again and pick as many spinners as you can in your team.

Rishabh Pant has been picked in fewer teams and in grand leagues, he could be a good option to be made vice-captain.

Probable Winners:

The Capitals should be able to get back to the winning ways in this game.

*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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