The Kolkata Knight Riders face their next challenge in the form of Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as a victory remains imperative for the Knights after a rain-hit ending in their last game. KKR will be determined to battle the Capitals with an eye on victory to stay on course towards the race to playoffs. Delhi as a venue will suit the combination of KKR and they will be aiming to maximise their potential as they take on a strong DC side with an aim to put on a strong performance. The fans will be eager with excitement to cheer their favourite knights as they always do.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The KKR-DC contest has always been a closely fought one, yet the Knights lead the head-to-head record by 18-15. The last time these two sides met in DC’s home, KKR plundered 272 runs and registered their 2nd highest win by margin. In the last two games contested, KKR have dominated proceedings and they will be confident to do it third-time as these two sides clash in Delhi.

PITCH & GROUND CONDITIONS

The last game DC played at this ground, we saw quite a bit of assistance to the spinners and the pitch has seemed to have slowed down considerably in the second innings. Delhi hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for DC with a couple of losses but it could be an ideal venue for the composition of the KKR unit. With a strong spin quartet KKR will be looking to dominate the game and pick up the two crucial points.

KEY MATCH-UP - GOLDEN ARM RUSSELL VS DC BATTING UNIT

In 4 games in this, Andre Russell has picked up a wicket in the first over of his bowling. These are just 4 out of 82 instances, for the Golden Arm Russell. With a knack of making things happen with the bowl, KKR have a deadly weapon in their armoury which they can use at any given point in the game. With mastery in the short balls and excellent hard length deliveries, Russell will be a daunting challenge for all DC batters who have been in considerably good form. Russell will be aiming to make the most his potential and help KKR get ahead in the game by picking up the crucial wickets.