Mayank Agarwal of Kings XI Punjab hits a boundary
Mayank Agarwal of Kings XI Punjab hits a boundary. Image Credit: Ron Gaunt/Sportzpics for BCCI
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Dubai: Delhi Capitals are favourites to win against Kings XI Punjab in Match 2 of IPL 2020, at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Capitals are a relatively young side that finished third last season behind Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. So they would only be keen to do better and have a balanced side that can take them into the play-offs.

Kings XI never touched the high of 2014, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. The team led by the prolific run-getter KL Rahul is a blend of experienced campaigners like Glen Maxwell, who is in excellent form, and a bunch of exciting youngsters. But it will take something special from them to derail Capital’s bid for a winning start.

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Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals appeals for the wicket of Gowtham Krishnappa of Kings XI Punjab.
Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals appeals for the wicket of Gowtham Krishnappa of Kings XI Punjab. Image Credit: Ron Gaunt/Sportzpics for BCCI
Axar Patel
Axar Patel (right) and Shikar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals celebrate the wicket of Sarfaraz Khan of Kings XI Punjab. Image Credit: Ron Gaunt/Sportzpics for BCCI
Ravichandran Ashwin of Delhi Capitals celebrates a wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin of Delhi Capitals celebrates a wicket. Image Credit: Saikat Das/Sportzpics for BCCI
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal of Kings XI Punjab
KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal of Kings XI Punjab running between the wickets. Image Credit: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI

Match on for Delhi Capitals after Stoinis blows

A target of 158 should be within the reach of Kings XI Punjab batting line-up, though the wicket is offering some grip to the spinners. KL Rahul & Co will have to cast a wary eye on Delhi Capitals’ Ravi Bishnoi, who has the variation to fox the overseas batsmen in their line-up while left-arm spinner Axar Patel is also an old hand at the IPL.

Delhi Capitals, one of the dark horses to win the IPL this year, saw their innings coming apart in the face of some disciplined bowling till Australian allrounder Marcus Stoinis came up with some lusty blows to score 53 off 21 balls. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant had done a major repair job before that.

Mohammad Shami showed he had shaken off his rust from the lockdown quickly – first by giving two breakthroughs and taking three wickets at an economy of 3.75.

And yes, it seems we will hear more from young debutant Ravi Bishnoi, who was very impressive to finish with figures of 4-0-22-1.

Marcus Stoinis of Delhi Capitals hits a six
Marcus Stoinis of Delhi Capitals hits a six. Image Credit: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI
Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals is bowled by Ravi Bishnoi of Kings XI Punjab.
Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals is bowled by Ravi Bishnoi of Kings XI Punjab. Image Credit: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI
Mohammad Shami of Kings XI Punjab bowls during the match.
Mohammad Shami bowls during the match. Image Credit: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI
Captain of Delhi Capitals Shreyas Iyer hits over the top for six.
Captain of Delhi Capitals Shreyas Iyer hits over the top for six. Image Credit: Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for BCCI
Mohammad Shami of Kings XI Punjab celebrates the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer of Delhi Capitals.
Mohammad Shami of Kings XI Punjab celebrates the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer of Delhi Capitals. Image Credit: Ron Gaunt/Sportzpics for BCCI
The Kings XI Punjab players celebrates the wicket of Hetmyer.
The Kings XI Punjab players celebrates the wicket of Hetmyer. Image Credit: Saikat Das/Sportzpics for BCCI
Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals plays a shot.
Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals plays a shot. Image Credit: Saikat Das/Sportzpics for BCCI
Shreyas Iyer captain of Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul
Shreyas Iyer captain of Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul captain of Kings XI Punjab during the toss at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. R Image Credit: on Gaunt/Sportzpics for BCCI

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