IPL 2023: Key Players Battles To Watch Out For DC vs KKR

image-lgns0psaDelhi Capitals are yet to win a match in IPL 2023 | Source: Twitter 

Delhi Capitals (DC) will host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday, April 20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

Prior to getting caught up in the excitement of the game, let's take a look at the key matchups that will shape its result:

David Warner vs Umesh Yadav:

image-lgns28f9Delhi Capitals | Source: Twitter 

One of the most anticipated matchups in this match is David Warner versus Umesh Yadav. The KKR pacer has been Warner's bugbear in the past, having dismissed him five times and limiting him to just 94 runs off 63 balls. Can Warner turn the tables this time around and come out on top against him?

Warner vs Umesh - Runs: 94, Balls: 63, Outs: 5, SR: 149.2

Prithvi Shaw vs Varun Chakravarthy:

image-lgns38ytPrithvi Shaw | Source: Twitter 

Delhi Capitals, who are yet to win a game in the tournament, will be hoping for a big innings from Prithvi Shaw, but he will have his work cut out for him against Varun Chakravarthy. The KKR spinner has managed to keep Shaw at bay in the past, dismissing him twice and keeping him to just 33 runs off 22 balls. It will be a fascinating battle to watch unfold.

Prithvi vs Varun - Runs: 33, Balls: 22, Outs: 4, SR: 150

Nitish Rana vs Axar Patel:

image-lgns4qx3Nitish Rana | Source: Twitter 

Delhi Capitals man-in-form Axar Patel has had the upper hand against Nitish Rana in the past, dismissing him twice and keeping him to just 37 runs off 31 balls. With both players likely to come face-to-face in the middle overs, it promises to be an intense battle of wits.

Nitish vs Axar - Runs: 37, Balls: 31, Outs: 2, SR: 119

Andre Russell vs Anrich Nortje:

image-lgns7a04Andre Russell | Source: Twitter 

Delhi Capitals star pacer Anrich Nortje has had the number of Andre Russell in their previous encounters, dismissing him twice and conceding only 16 runs off nine balls. As the two prepare to face off again, it's going to be a thrilling battle to see if Russell can overcome Nortje's pace.

Russell vs Anrich - Runs: 16, Balls: 9, Outs: 2, SR: 177.8