IPL 2018: KXIP vs DD: Pitch prediction and key player battles

Gambhir vs Ashwin

A new captain, a new decade, can he turn around KXIP fortunes?

Gambhir and Ashwin have played important roles in their franchises over the past decade. Gautam Gambhir is an experienced captain, whereas Ashwin will captain an IPL side for the first time.

Gambhir has played the role of a formidable captain and led KKR to two titles in his seven-year stint and transformed KKR to a champion side. DD will expect a similar turnaround.

It will be interesting to see who will open their campaign with a win, after a good auction. Both KXIP and DD have formed their best sides till now which is balanced in most departments, which wasn't the case earlier.