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Tuesday, 02 Apr 2024 00:00 am
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Tomorrow, the 16th match of IPL 2024 will feature a clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Visakhapatnam. This will be Delhi's fourth match of the season and Kolkata's third.
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a strong start, winning both of their initial matches. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have won one match but lost two in the ongoing season.

Previous matches:

In their last match, Delhi Capitals secured their first victory of the season by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. They owed their success to stellar batting performances by David Warner and Rishabh Pant, along with a commendable bowling effort by Khaleel Ahmed.

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On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders comfortably defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous encounter, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament. Key player Sunil Narine showcased an all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball.

Fantasy Team lineup:

For the upcoming match, fantasy team picks include David Warner, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Andre Russell (captain), Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, and Anrich Nortje.

Pitch report:

The match will be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This stadium typically favors batsmen, suggesting a high-scoring encounter.

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Weather conditions:

Visakhapatnam is expected to have a temperature of around 33 degrees Celsius during the match, with no chances of rain.

Prediction:

Google's win probability favors Kolkata Knight Riders, giving them a 54 percent chance of continuing their unbeaten streak in IPL 2024.

This match promises an exciting showdown between two formidable teams, with both Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders eager to secure a victory and bolster their position in the tournament standings.