IPL 2019 | KKR vs DC: Match Build-up, Squad, Predicted XI, Live streaming, Fantasy Tips, pitch and weather conditions

After playing four consecutive games away from home, Kolkata Knight Riders return to their beloved Eden Gardens for their next encounter against Delhi Capitals. The team would be looking to avenge the super over defeat in the last game against the Delhi-based side when they take the field on Friday. In the last four matches, the Knights have won two and lost two.

The home team are currently second in the points table and will be eager to get back to the winning ways after a disappointing loss to MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in the last match. Dinesh Karthik & Co. are yet to lose a home game this season and will definitely aim to keep this record intact. However, there is an injury scare for the Knight Riders and they might be forced to make one change in the form of all-rounder Andre Russell.

Form Guide: (Last five matches) 

Kolkata Knight Riders: LWWLW

Delhi Capitals: WLLWL

Head to Head: 

Both the teams have faced each other 23 times in the IPL, with Kolkata winning 13 matches as compared to Delhi's 10.

Last meeting: Match tied. Delhi Capitals won the match in super-over.

Predicted XI:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Harry Gurney, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana and Robin Uthappa.

Squad: Dinesh Karthik (c), Robin Uthappa, Chris Lynn, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shubman Gill, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Carlos Brathwaite, Anrich Nortje, Lockie Ferguson, Harry Gurney, Nikhil Naik, Yarra Prithviraj, Shrikant Mundhe, Joe Denly

Delhi Capitals: Shreyas Iyer (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Colin Ingram, Rishabh Pant (wk), Chris Morris, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Sandeep Lamichhane and Kagiso Rabada.

Squad: Shreyas Iyer(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Colin Munro, Ankush Bains, Colin Ingram, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Manjot Kalra, Chris Morris, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Jalaj Saxena, Amit Mishra, Rahul Tewatia, Sandeep Lamichhane, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Nathu Singh, Bandaru Ayyappa

Weather:

It is expected to be hot in Kolkata, but the temperatures will drop gradually as the game progresses. The humidity level will be a lot higher which will make things tougher for both teams.

Pitch conditions:

Eden Gardens is renowned for producing sporting wickets where the fans have witnessed a good competition between bat and ball. However, this season, the batsmen have largely benefited from it and the same can be said for tomorrow’s match as well.

Where to watch:

Star Sports 1, HD 1, Star Sports Tamil, Star Sports Bangla, Star Sports Kannada, Star Sports Select 1, Select HD 1, Hotstar

Fantasy Tips:

For Nostra Pro,

1) Who will score more runs? Chris Lynn or Prithvi Shaw

Answer -  Prithvi Shaw

2)  Will Kagiso Rabada pick 3 or more wickets?

Answer - No

For Dream 11, make Sunil Narine your captain and Andre Russell your vice-captain. 

Venue and Time:

Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 8 PM.