In IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) square off in match 48. This season, both teams have been playing at their best and are very much in the running for the playoffs. Delhi Capitals have won six of their last eight games to move up to second place. Delhi Capitals will play their second home game back-to-back, and they hope to maintain their domination.
In the meantime, Kolkata Knight Riders are trying to end their losing streak. Five out of six games must be won by defending champions KKR to qualify for the top four. KKR’s last game was washed out, due to which they have seven points. For KKR to remain in the playoff race, this game is crucial.
1. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell is in great form when it comes to bowling with a new ball. With a new ball in his hands, he usually gets a wicket and helps the team to get an earlier strike. He brings lot lot of experience, which will be important for DC in winning their maiden trophy. Starc has 11 wickets in 8 games.
2. Thangarasu Natarajan

So far, Natarajan is warming the benches for DC, but the game against KKR could be his debut game for DC in IPL 2025. DC picked Natarajan for Rs. 10 crores. One of the biggest strengths is to bowl dangerous wicket-taking yorkers. A total of 19 wickets were picked up by him from 14 games played last season. It would be interesting to see Natarajan and Starc team up for death over bowling.
3. Varun Chakravarthy

Known for his ability to strategically plan his IPL wickets, Varun Chakravarthy uses his spin bowling to trap batters. In nine games, he took eleven wickets, and he consistently made breakthroughs when necessary. Chakravarthy must get a more dangerous bowler for KKR as the playoff competition heats up.
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