The 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season heads into match 10th with Delhi Capitals taking on Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.
As fans, it’s not just watching the action that’s there to look forward to, but IPL fantasy games mean you have the opportunity to get involved as well.
As the IPL’s official partner, Dream11 runs a daily contest for each game apart from the default format which is conducted per round.
Here, we focus on helping you navigate your way through the former.
Without further adieu, here are our top options in each category for this encounter.
BATSMAN
Nitish Rana – KKR (8.5 credits)
With two fifties in his first two matches, Nitish Rana is proving to be a great fantasy asset. He opens the innings and has smashed 10 sixes on his way to racking up 131 runs. At a price of just 8.5, he gives you enough room to afford even the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa without compromising elsewhere.
.@NitishRana_27 : The Rain Maker 🏏
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 29, 2019
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BOWLER
Kagiso Rabada – DC (9)
Young South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has shown great discipline in his opening two matches and perhaps deserves more than the three wickets he’s picked up. If he manages to keep things tight at an economy of 6.39 though, he’s bound to be rewarded sooner rather than later.
ALL-ROUNDER
Andre Russell – KKR (9.5)
No doubt about this one. Andre Russell is proving to be an early candidate for Player of the Tournament. His two explosive innings so far have been spectacular and he averages 97 as a result. With a strike rate of 269.44, he’s certainly striking the ball cleanly. He’s impressive with the ball as well, taking four wickets at an average of 13.25 .
WICKETKEEPER
Rishabh Pant – DC (10)
Of course it’s Rishabh Pant behind the wickets. The Indian batsman has been in good form over the first two games, boasting an average of 103. He’s also picked up points with three catches and two stumpings. Delhi will need him to put runs on the board again against a high-scoring KKR side.
CAPTAIN – David Warner
VICE-CAPTAIN – Jos Buttler
