Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab in the second match of IPL 2020. It’s a clash between the two sides who have never won the tournament and will be hungry to prove themselves from the very first game. Two exciting squads with 2 legendary team coaches, Ricky Ponting and Anil Kumble. Also, two dazzling future India captaincy material KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer will look to clinch their season opener with a win at the Dubai International Stadium.
Overall Head-to-Head: (24 matches- KXIP 14 | DC 10)
KXIP and DC have faced each other 24 times in the IPL so far and the Hyderabad-based team currently leads the head-to-head 14-10.
Recent Head-to-Head: (Last 5 matches)
KXIP has dominated the recent head-to-head, winning four of the five previous matches against Delhi.
Pitch Report- Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch may assist pacers in the beginning of DC vs KXIP match, but the pitch has traditionally been slow. The pitch has a minimal grass covering and the conditions can help the team batting first. Spinners will get a grip as the match progresses.
Kings XI Punjab Predicted Playing XI:
Chris Gayle, KL Rahul (C&WK), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Sarfaraz Khan, K Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Shami, M Ashwin, Ishan Porel
Top three batsman in KL Rahul, Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal. In the last two seasons of the IPL, a red-hot Rahul scored 659 in 2018 and 493 runs in 2019. Besides, Rahul was in tremendous form during India’s tour of New Zealand earlier this year.
What a match this was. Super over just in the 2nd match of the IPL. Marcus Stonis was the gamechanger. Both with the bat and the ball. Rabada is a super over specialist. What a game this was. Delhi Capitals might not be happy with their batting but they will take the 2 points to keep the season going.
