IPL 2016, KXIP vs DD Playing 11:Probable XI for Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils

The Delhi Daredevils have put up a fine performance this year

Here's the likely team which may turn up for the Delhi Daredevils:

Batting

Delhi's highest run-getter this season has been South African Quinton de Kock who has scored 245 runs in 7 innings at an average of just under 41. JP Duminy has also been in good form, having scored 151 runs at a brilliant average of over 75. Youngsters Karun Nair and Sanju Samson have also made decent contributions to DD's batting.

Indian Under-19 cricketer Rishabh Pant played a match-winning knock against league leaders Gujarat Lions as an opener. Sam Billings has also come good for the Daredevils with some impressive shot-making in the 2 innings he has played. Perhaps the only issue in the batting department has been the poor form of Shreyas Iyer, who has just 22 runs in 5 innings.

The batting order is beginning to look in place for the Delhi side and it is a good sign for their hopes of a playoffs spot.

All-rounders

When it comes to all-rounders, Chris Morris has been quite brilliant for the Delhi Daredevils. Morris has not only picked up wickets but has also contributed with some power-packed batting down the order. West Indian Carlos Brathwaite has also bowled quite decently and has come up with some lusty blows with the bat towards the end of the innings.

Duminy's all-round skills have not been used by his skipper and he has bowled just 4 overs till now. Pawan Negi, who had been brought back to the team in the previous game, came up with some quick runs but was given only 1 over with the ball.

Bowling

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been the most consistent bowler for the Delhi Daredevils this season with 10 wickets already. Skipper Zaheer Khan has also bowled pretty well for his 7 wickets from as many matches but he did not play in the last match. Morris has claimed 6 wickets so far and has conceded his runs at under 7 an over.

Mishra's spin bowling partner, Imran Tahir, has also been among the wickets with 5 scalps in 3 matches. Pacer Mohammed Shami has not been at his best with just 3 wickets and a poor economy rate of 9.46. Overall, the bowling has been good for the Daredevils and they will be hoping it will continue in the same vein.

Probable Playing XI

Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson (wk), Karun Nair, JP Duminy, Sam Billings, Pawan Negi, Chris Morris, Mohammed Shami, Zaheer Khan, Amit Mishra, Imran Tahir.