DC vs KXIP: After an action-packed match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2020 will move to Dubai on Sunday as the Delhi Capitals lock horns with Kings XI Punjab. The two teams have not won a single IPL trophy to date and will look to end their title drought in the UAE this year. The competition is expected to be cut-throat because both sides have a fantastic squad.
Delhi roped in Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravichandran Ashwin before IPL 2020. On the other side, Punjab signed some talented uncapped players like Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Jagadeesha Suchith, and Ishan Porel. Both teams already had an ample amount of big-hitters and the addition of the names mentioned above will only make this contest better.
Shreyas Iyer will lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020. The young captain will expect the experienced stars Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, and Amit Mishra to back the youngsters. Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant will have the onus of scoring runs quickly, while Kagiso Rabada will have the responsibility to curb the run flow in the slog overs.
Kings XI Punjab’s ex-skipper Ashwin is a part of Delhi now. The team management elected KL Rahul as the franchise’s next captain. Rahul and Chris Gayle will likely open the innings for the team. IPL stars Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Karun Nair will form the team’s core. India’s World Cup hat-trick hero Mohammad Shami will lead the pace bowling attack along with West Indies’ Salute Man Sheldon Cottrell. Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be the team’s main spinner.
This match promises to be a nail-biter and here are a few significant things that you should know before the match.
DC vs KXIP: Head-to-Head
The two franchises from North India have crossed paths 24 times in the IPL. Delhi has won 10 of the 24 games, while Punjab has emerged victorious in 14 matches.
DC vs KXIP: Where to watch?
All matches of IPL 2020, including Delhi Capitals vs. Kings XI Punjab, can be viewed on the Star Sports Network. The live streaming is available on Disney+Hotstar VIP and Jio TV.
DC vs KXIP: Predicted XI
Delhi Capitals
Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje/Sandeep Lamichhane.
Kings XI Punjab
KL Rahul (C and WK), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Glenn Maxwell, James Neesham, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Sheldon Cottrell
DC vs KXIP: Match Prediction
Delhi Capitals have a much balanced-looking team than Kings XI Punjab. However, Punjab’s trio of Rahul, Gayle, and Maxwell could destroy the Delhi bowling attack. The prediction is for Delhi Capitals to win the match, but Punjab should give them a tough fight.
