Overview
- Delhi Capitals, currently fourth with 12 points, look to bounce back after a six-wicket loss to RCB on Sunday.
- Kolkata Knight Riders, placed seventh with just seven points, must secure a win to stay in contention for the playoffs.
- The Arun Jaitley Stadium’s slow, spin-friendly pitch is expected to play a critical role, with both teams emphasizing tactical adjustments.
- DC’s KL Rahul, their leading run-scorer, faces a key test against KKR spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine.
- KKR’s spinners have shown improvement in practice, while DC’s bowlers, led by Axar Patel, aim to exploit KKR's inconsistent batting lineup.