IPL 2020 Match 38 KXIP v DC Betting Preview

Match Details
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Tuesday, October 19th, 2020
16:00 SA Time

IPL 2020: Match 38 – Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals Preview, Prediction, Probable Playing XI and Value bets.

Betting Preview

It’s match number 38 in this IPL and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) square off against Delhi Capitals (DC). Both teams come into this game with successive wins behind them.

Kings XI Punjab have finally got out of the last spot in the table. This was courtesy a couple of nerve-wracking but thrilling wins and are now placed sixth. After losing five games in a row, Punjab chased down 172 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a game that stretched to the last ball. Meanwhile, against MI, KXIP were good throughout and forced a double Super Over. For the first time this season, they’ve ended up on the right side of two tight games.

Chris Gayle has added new energy to the line-up, He has given the openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal freedom with the bat. The bowling combination finally seems settled as well. Hence, things are coming together nicely for the KL Rahul-led side. However, they need to continue this upswing as almost every game from hereon is a must-win.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are sitting pretty at the top of the points table. After a small hiccup against Mumbai, they returned to winning ways in the last two games. Delhi have found ways to win and a new hero has emerged almost every game. The Shreyas Iyer-led side defended 161 against Rajasthan Royals before they hunted 180 against Chennai in a tense run-chase. They will aim to extend this winning run and finish in the top-two.

Injury and Availability News

Amit Mishra and Ishant Sharma have been ruled out of the tournament. Pravin Dubey has been named as Mishra’s replacement. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is still recovering from a hamstring injury and there is no news on his availability.

Probable Playing XI

Kings XI Punjab

KL Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals

Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane/Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Tushar Deshpande, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

Key Players to watch out for

Shikhar Dhawan: The left-handed Delhi opener has found new life at the top of the order. Dhawan has been very aggressive in the powerplay and is attacking early. The intent has been excellent to see. Overall, he has scored 359 runs and is fresh off a stunning unbeaten 100 against CSK. He will be the one to watch out for.

Chris Gayle: In his new role as a No. 3, Gayle has adapted well. He has looked in good touch and has got runs in both games. The Universe Boss has made a significant impact in the last two games that KXIP have won. He will continue to remain a key player.

Anrich Nortje: The South African fast bowler has been cranking it up and has rattled the opposition batsmen with his extreme pace. He is hitting great areas and has complimented Kagiso Rabada beautifully in this Delhi attack. Nortje has picked up 12 wickets and his contest with the Punjab top-order will be one to watch out for.

Value Betting

Kings XI Punjab

KL Rahul to be KXIP’s top batsman at 1.75.

Mohammed Shami to be KXIP’s top bowler at 1.90.

Delhi Capitals

Shikhar Dhawan to be DC’s top batsman at 2.00.

Kagiso Rabada to be DC’s top bowler at 1.50.

Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win at 0.66.