IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals’ IPL Records and Stats against Kolkata Knight Riders

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 47th match of the IPL 2024 (Indian Premier League). Both teams have had a contrasting journey in the league so far. While DC lost 3 of their first 4 games. KKR had won 3 of their first 4 games. In the last 5 games, DC have won 4 and lost just one. KKR have lost 3 of their last 5 games. In the upcoming game, both teams would be focused on claiming a win which could affect their chances for the rest of the season.

The match is set to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on (Monday) April 29, at 7:30 PM (IST). In the last few matches, teams have enjoyed batting at the venue. In the last 3 matches, 220-plus have been scored on all six occasions and two of them have come in as a successful chase. PBKS in their last game registered the highest-ever run chase by scoring 262 runs, chasing the biggest target in the history of the league. 

Both teams have a batting-heavy side. DC has been strengthened by the entry of Jake Fraser-McGurk. Since his debut, the 2020 finalists have won 4 out of their four matches. KKR has been dynamic in its approach towards matches. However, in the last 4-5 matches, their bowling has been exposed. Barring Sunil Narine and Harshit Rana to a certain extent, no bowler has managed to make a huge impact. 

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Let’s look at the DC’s IPL Stats and Records against KKR in IPL history:

KKR vs DC Head-to-Head Record:

DC and KKR have faced each other in the league in 33 instances and the 2-time champions have a slight upper hand with 17 wins to their name. On the other hand, DC have 15 wins to their name, just two less than KKR. One of their games ended without a result. The home side has a good chance of bettering their record against the visiting side. 

Top Run Scorers for DC against KKR

David Warner has the most runs for DC against KKR in the IPL. The left-handed batter has scored 474 runs in 13 innings at a batting average of 43.09 and a strike rate of 140.65, including three fifties. In addition to it, Warner has smashed 15 sixes and 58 fours against the 2-time champions. 

Top Wicket-Takers for DC against KKR

Anrich Nortje has the most wickets for DC against KKR. In 6 matches, the right-arm pacer has claimed 13 wickets at a bowling average of 14.23 and a bowling SR of 10.31. The express pacer has done so without taking a 4-wicket haul in any game against the 2-time champions.

DC’s Highest Team Total against KKR

In 2020, DC registered 228 runs, which is their highest against KKR in the history of the league. In Sharjah, DC won the high-scoring thriller by 18 runs. For DC, Shreyas Iyer and Prithvi Shaw starred with the bat by scoring 88(38) and 66(41) respectively. With the ball, Anrich Nortje and Harshal starred with spells of 3/33 and 2/34 respectively.

DC’s Lowest Team Total against KKR

In 2016, DC was reduced to just 98 runs by KKR, which is their lowest total against the 2014 champions to date. At Eden Gardens, KKR’s Andre Russell and Brad Hogg claimed 3 wickets each, while Piyush Chawla and Josh Hastings claimed 2 wickets each to reduce DC to 98 runs. KKR won the match by 9 wickets with 35 balls to spare.

DC IPL Records and Milestones against KKR:

– David Warner has the most runs for a batter against KKR. He has 1,093 runs in 28 innings at a batting average of 43.72 and a batting SR of 145.15.

– Two hundreds and 113 fours scored by him are the most by a batter against KKR.

– Anrich Nortje has the most wickets for DC against KKR. In 6 innings, the express pacer has claimed 13 wickets at a bowling average of 14.23 and a bowling SR of 10.31.

– 272 runs conceded by DC against KKR in 2024 at Vizag is the most by DC against an opponent in the history of the league.