IPL 6: Match 44 - DD vs KKR - A statistical preview

In the previous 10 meetings between the two franchises, Kolkata Knight Riders leads Delhi Daredevils 6-4. KKR has won their last three matches against the Delhi Daredevils and go into this one as clear favourites.

Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene has lost the toss in each of his team’s last five matches.

Gautam Gambhir is the second highest run-scorer in IPL cricket behind Suresh Raina, but he has to his name the most fours – 280.

In nine matches so far, the combined effort of the Daredevils’ wicketkeepers have resulted in just four dismissals, the worst per-match dismissal rate in the league.

Statistics shows that winning the toss has not been an advantage this season. Taking the first 41 matches played in the IPL so far, the team winning the toss has gone on to win 20 matches, while the team which lost the toss went on to win 21 matches.

What next in store for teams: After five consecutive home ties, the Delhi Daredevils will fly to Hyderabad to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 4.

Kolkata Knight Riders head back home to take on the Rajasthan Royals on the 3rd.