In Qualifier 2, the Delhi Capitals will face the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium. Delhi Capitals lost their first qualifier to Chennai Super Kings. But they now have a chance to right the ship when they face Kolkata Knight Riders, who have been in fantastic form in the UAE leg.
The fact that the Delhi Capitals have chosen a team that appears to cover all bases is one of the key reasons. They have been the most consistent team in the league in previous years. They only make changes when they are forced to do so.
Given the surface available at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Delhi Capitals may make a few adjustments to their lineup when they meet Kolkata Knight Riders.
We take a look at the 3 milestones that the Delhi Capitals players will be approaching in qualifier 2:
1.) Rishabh Pant on the cusp of 2500 runs in IPL
The skipper of the Delhi Capitals hasn’t been at his best this season. Although he did reach his half-century in the previous encounter. This should boost his confidence ahead of the match and his participation will be crucial. Especially against the Kolkata Knight Riders spinners in the middle overs. He is just eight runs away from reaching 2500 runs in the IPL and this should serve as a motivator for him to go all out.
2.) Double record for Axar Patel
Axar Patel, who has been on a tear this season. It is only five wickets away from reaching 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League. Rishabh Pant has a cushion to fall back on thanks to his control and wicket-taking skills in both the powerplay and middle overs.
3.) Steve Smith inching towards 2500 IPL runs
On a sluggish Sharjah surface, Delhi Capitals should choose Steve Smith over Kagiso Rabada or Tom Curran in the middle overs because he will provide the team with a lot of steadiness and solidity.
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