IPL 2017: DD vs KKR - 5 factors of winning

#2 Pitch and Conditions

Zaheer Khan’s experience will be an asset at the Feroz Shah Kotla

The Feroz Shah Kotla usually produces a hard surface which offers good carry for the pacers. There has only been one match at this venue in the season thus far. The Daredevils scored 188 for the loss of just six wickets and reduced Kings XI Punjab to 137 for nine. With their tight lengths, the spinners proved to be difficult to get away.

Since it’s a 1600 IST start, the dew factor is not expected to make a significant change in the equation. The Knight Riders need to consider bringing in Shakib Al Hasan in place of New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme as the latter’s dibbly dobbly medium pace may not make much of a difference. On the other hand, the Bangladeshi player can create an impact with the bat as well. Meanwhile, the Daredevils are likely to go in with an unchanged eleven.