Indian T20 League 2022: Match – 41- Delhi vs Kolkata: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Conditions and Updates

Delhi lock horns with Kolkata in the 41^st match of the Indian T20 League 2022 on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium. Delhi suffered a heart-crushing 15-run defeat against Rajasthan in their last game.

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With that, they have now slumped to seventh position on the points table. In 7 matches, Delhi have only managed to secure three wins. Rishabh Pant ought to bounce back strongly if they want to stay in the playoff race.

On the other hand, Kolkata are languishing at eighth on the table. They were dominating at the start of the tournament, however, the franchise have not won a single game in their last four matches. They would be looking to make a strong comeback.

Delhi:

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Needing 36 runs in the last over, Rovman Powell hit three consecutive sixes to reignite some hope for Delhi in the last game. However, in the end, they fell short of 15 runs. Heading into the next game, Delhi would expect their bowlers to bowl better lengths and also Nortje to get fit to play.

Players to watch out for:

1. Prithvi Shaw

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Prithvi Shaw is in the superb touch. He has been giving powerful starts and putting pressure on the opposition right from the onset. He would be looking to notch a big score at Wankhede on Thursday. He is currently the highest run-getter for Delhi, scoring 254 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 164.94.

2. David Warner

David Warner too has been in sensational form. However, the fans are yet to see a big knock from the southpaw. He is currently the second highest run-getter for the team, having amassed 219 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 157.55.

3. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant is the captain of the team. He needs to ensure he finish the game for the team, especially knowing the fact that the likes of Powell and Yadav aren’t in the best of form. Pant has been in decent touch and is getting solid starts in the tournament. He currently has 188 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 154.10.

Probable Playing XI:

Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya

Kolkata:

Kolkata are enduring a lean run in the Indian T20 League 2022. They haven’t won a single game in their last four matches. Shreyas Iyer and Co. came extremely close to a 157-run target against Gujarat in the last game. But they fell 8 runs short in the end. The bowling unit performed well but Kolkata ought to get solid starts in the power play.

Players to watch out for:

1. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has played a few vitals knocks in the tournament but lacked consistently. The upcoming games are extremely crucial for Kolkata if they are to reach the playoffs. Iyer needs step up to the plate and deliver strong performances with the bat. He will be the man to watch out for.

2. Andre Russell

Andre Russell is the man in form. He has played some match-defining knocks in the ongoing season and the team would expect more of those. Russell played a superb 25-ball 48 in the last game and but failed to take the team home.

3. Tim Southee

Making his return to the side, Southee bowled a beautiful spell of 3 for 24 in 4 overs in the last game. He was brilliant both in the power play as well as at the death. With Umesh Yadav enduring forgettable outings, Southee will have a lot of responsibility on his shoulders.

Probable Playing XI:

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Match Details:

Delhi vs Kolkata, Match 40, Indian T20 League 2022

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: April 28, 7:30 PM

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming

Pitch Report:

The 40^th match between Delhi and Kolkata is scheduled to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The pitch is known to be a paradise for the batters. Batters loves to bat here and usually use witness high-scoring contest here. However, wicket in the last game between Chennai and Punjab was a bit on the slower side. The ball wasn’t coming on nicely to the bat. So you could expect spinner also coming into play.