IPL 2017: DD vs KKR - 5 factors of winning

#1 Possible pitfalls

With KKR’s top-order in sublime touch, the likes of Yusuf Pathan have not had much to do

As the batting lineup is slightly inexperienced, Delhi Daredevils can be prone to collapses if the opposition bowlers really turn it on. In this regard, batsmen such as Karun Nair have to step up and find a way to contribute to the team’s cause. The absence of an off-spinner, who can take the ball away from the left-hander, also necessitates perceptive field placements against southpaws.

With their top-order having done the bulk of the scoring, the likes of Yusuf Pathan and Suryakumar Yadav have not had much to do. The Knight Riders need to remain guarded against any signs of rustiness from the lower half of their batting lineup.