IPL 2017: DD vs KKR - 5 factors of winning
Delhi Daredevils play host to the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Monday evening. A victory for Gautam Gambhir’s team will propel them to the top of the league table while the reverse should see their opponents displace them from second spot.
With well-rounded squads at their disposal, both sides are strong contenders for lifting the IPL title in 2017. Led by tactically astute captains, the two outfits feature plenty of eye-catching players and hence play attractive brands of cricket. With the stage set for an enthralling clash, let us take a look at five factors which can determine where the game is won or lost.
#5 With the bat
Delhi Daredevils contain a promising bunch of emerging Indian batsmen. As talented youngsters like Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer adorn their lineup, the team management has a hungry group to work with. Add in Sam Billings at the top of the order and Corey Anderson in the end overs, the batting department appears to possess adequate depth.
On the other hand, the Knight Riders have a batting lineup that has clicked in all the games with skipper Gautam Gambhir leading the charge. However, the left-hander has been in splendid form and is currently the tournament’s second highest run-scorer.