The 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season heads into match 13 with Kings XI Punjab hosting Delhi Capitals on Monday.
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
Prithvi Shaw – DC (9 cr)
The 19-year-old fell just one run short of becoming the IPL’s youngest ever centurion with an epic innings against Kolkata Knight Risders. After a couple of soft dismissals in his first two outings this season, Prithvi Shaw showed just what he’s capable of, smashing 99 off just 55 balls as Delhi beat KKR via a super over. The Kings XI pace attack has been expensive so far this season and Shaw – with his confidence soaring at the moment – will fancy his chances against them. Andrew Tye, Mohammed Sami, Sam Curran and Hardus Viljoen have all gone for over 9.50.
THIS. IS. NEW. DELHI. 😍#DCvKKR #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals #IPL #IPL2019 pic.twitter.com/Cz2qhwooyt
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 30, 2019
BOWLER
Sandeep Lamichhane – DC (8.5 cr)
Finally handed his opportunity against KKR, Sandeep Lamichhane put in an excellent display. His figures of 1-29 from his four overs doesn’t tell the whole story. He was perhaps unfortunate not to pick up more than the one wicket. Nevertheless, on what was an excellent batting pitch in Delhi, he had the best economy among bowlers from both sides.
ALL-ROUNDER
Ravi Ashwin – KXIP (9 cr)
Speaking of economy, Ravi Ashwin’s disciplined bowling has gone under the radar. Even though he’s only picked up one wicket in three games, he was excellent against Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, going for 5 and 6.50 an over respectively. He hasn’t had to take to the crease with the bat yet, and as an all-rounder that’s a concern for fantasy owners.
WICKETKEEPER
KL Rahul – KXIP (10)
KL Rahul would’ve been kicking himself for going cheaply in his first two outings of the season but having played himself into a bit of form against Mumbai, he’ll back himself to put runs on the board again. With an explosive opening partner like Chris Gayle to be followed by the big-hitting of Mayank Agarwal and David Miller, Rahul only needs to play his natural game like he did in the previous match and he’ll get some runs under his belt.
KLassy, KooL and worth a lot of KLaps 🤩❤💥
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) March 31, 2019
If your pun game is strong too, use it to describe @klrahul11's knock!#SaddaPunjab #KXIPvMI #KXIP #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/hiVNTmKDeg
CAPTAIN – Prithvi Shaw
VICE-CAPTAIN – KL Rahul
