Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 2nd T20 Match Prediction

Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 2nd T20 Match Prediction

“Delhi Capitals” Can Be The Winner.

We’ve updated on 6.00 am

1. Team Ranking:

   IPL is finally here. The second day of IPL will see the battle between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab. There’s a similarity between the two teams. Both teams are still without a IPL title despite coming close. Now, let’s check out the team ranking of them before the clash. Delhi Capitals has earned the 3rd place of the IPL 2019 edition whilst KXIP managed to earn the 6th place in team ranking of IPL 2019.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab is set to happen in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. IPL 2020 is set to happen in Dubai, UAE due to excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   Delhi Capitals form is pretty good compare to KXIP if we compare their performances in IPL 2019’s edition. DC earned 18 points from 14 matches. On the other hand, KXIP acquired 12 points from 14 matches.
   

4. Head To Head:

   If we check out the head to head results between the two teams, KXIP is ahead of DC. Both teams have faced 24 times in total. Delhi has won 10 matches while Punjab managed to win in 14 matches.
   

5. Field Condition:

   It is now summer in Dubai so no chance of rain. The field will have medium-surface where spinners and batsmen usually get an advantage. Spinners always enjoyed a good record in this field. However, the pacers always struggle.
   

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals has an AVG 33.17 and SR 124.78. Another top batsman of Delhi Capitals –Prithvi Shaw has an AVG 23.92 and SR 141.04.

   KL Rahul of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 42.06 and SR 138.16. Another top batsman of Kings XI Punjab – Chris Gayle has an AVG 41.14 and SR 151.03.

   Bowlers Analytics

   The top Delhi Capitals bowler Kagiso Rabada ‘s AVG 17.94 and Econ 8.14. Another Top bowler of Delhi Capitals Sandeep Lamichhanne has an AVG 22.46 and his Econ 8.34.

   On the other hand, Sheldon Cottrell of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 19.76 and Econ 7.47. Another top bowler of Kings XI Punjab– Chris Jordan’s AVG 24.83 and Econ 9.03.

   The IPL 13 is finally here after so many uncertainties and last-minute cancellation. But, it was worth and IPL is here! After the marquee inaugural match between Mumbai vs Chennai, Delhi and Punjab will face each other in the subsequent day. Both will try to begin the journey with a win. But, it will be difficult for Punjab as they will miss some of their stars for international duty. Delhi has no such problems as they’re the better team in papers. Delhi has a terrific spin attack which will be helpful in Dubai’s condition. Moreover, Delhi also has Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant in the middle-order. Both of them are the best middle-order batsman in India. All in all, Delhi has better resources in batting and bowling and it will probably paid off against Punjab.

7. Pitch Supports:

   The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch is flat that offers very good supports towards batsmen and spinners. The average score in this stadium is 160-180.