Kolkata: JP Duminy-led Delhi Daredevils face a do or die situation as they face an upbeat Kolkata Knight Riders led by Gautam Gambhir in the Indian Premier League, here at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. While DD’s story has been hot and cold this season, KKR on the other hand, have looked in sublime form specially at home using the conditions to the maximum. While Eden Gardens awaits a thriller, these players can make the encounter all the more mouth watering. Let’s have a look.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Yusuf Pathan
He may lead the player’s Twitter battle, but on the field big hitter Yusuf Pathan has looked scratchy. His last performance with the bat (19 ball 30) against Sunrisers Hyderabad was crucial in taking his team to 167-7, but on the whole this season, one half of the Pathan brothers has been disappointing, and he will to look continue from where he left off last game. (Photo: BCCI)
Gautam Gambhir
His story has been a clear cut case of a skipper leading from the front and Gautam Gambhir has always stepped up to the job of giving KKR a good start with the bat early in the game. His feisty wristy shots coupled with good stroke play make Gambhir a huge threat for the opposition bowlers, and come Thursday, KKR will hope for a good start from their skipper. (Photo: BCCI)
Andre Russell
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been the surprise package for KKR this season and one who has always played an important knock, and has been in the thick scheme of things in KKR’s games, where the Purple Brigade have emerged victorious. His contribution on Thursday will prove vital for the Trevor Bayliss coached side. (Photo: BCCI)
Delhi Daredevils
Imran Tahir
South African frontline leg spinner Imran Tahir has been a revelation for Delhi Daredevils and receiving good support from Amit Mishra, Tahir has worked wonders with his googlies on slow wickets. The Eden Gardens pitch is perennially known for its slow wicket and Tahir will look to exploit the conditions to the best of his ability. (Photo: BCCI)
Yuvraj Singh
Reportedly, the IPL’s most expensive buy Yuvraj Singh said that he’ll answer critics with his willow and the DD star all-rounder did exactly that during his last game against Mumbai Indians. Yuvi found some form with an exquisite 57 knock and if at all DD have to stay alive in the competition, his task has been cut out and Yuvi will look to deliver positively. (Photo: BCCI)
JP Duminy
DD skipper JP Duminy cannot be left out as he has been performing well in all the departments of the game. His temperament has made him a great skipper for his side and Duminy will look to up his game against KKR and emerge victorious. (Photo: BCCI)
