IPL 2022 KKR vs DC Highlights: Kuldeep Yadav's four-fer blows away Kolkata Knight Riders; Delhi Capitals win by 44 runs

Umesh is clocking 140 kph with ease... two unexpected bouncers from the pacer but Shaw made a quick adjustment to get one away towards fine leg. The other one hit his helmet and flew to third man for another boundary! 

DC 30/0

Warner joins the fun! Short from Rasikh and the Aussie pulls that away for a boundary to mid-wicket. It had enough power to touch the boundary rope.

20/0

Seems like Shaw is going to stick with his aggressive approach and Warner might play the second fiddle. Rasikh Salam comes into the attack.

Too fine and it will race away for another boundary! Umesh bowls one on the pads and a batter of Shaw's calibre isn't going to miss out on those freebies. Four to fine leg.. and Delhi Capitals are off the mark with 10 from the first over.

DC 10/0

What a way to get off the mark. Bit short outside off and Shaw punches it on the back foot! Four off the first delivery against Umesh Yadav.

DC 4/0

Warner, Shaw are making their way into the middle! Umesh starts the proceedings with the ball.

Prithvi Shaw, who smashed 61 off 34 against LSG, will look to replicate the performance while David Warner eyes first big score for Delhi after his reunion with the franchise. The lethal opening pair will look to provide a solid start on a pitch that looks a belter.

Umesh Yadav against David Warner at the start is going to be a key battle! The Indian has been in good rhythm in the competition so far! Hold on to your seats… a powerplay battle is on the cards. Don't forget Pat Cummins, who will be up against a fellow Australian.

There is a method to his madness and Rishabh Pant has probably cracked the code. He's known for his fearless batting approach but some feel that his strike has dropped after becoming the leader. The tournament is yet to witness some Pant magic.

"Wicket is absolutely looking very nice. Gets frustrating when you lose close matches but have to learn from your mistakes and keep moving. Definitely a big relief - no dew. One change - Nortje out, Khaleel in," says the Capitals skipper.

Khaleel replaces Nortje in Delhi's team composition! Pant says he doesn't mind batting first on this surface.

Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed

Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Sam Billings(w), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakaravarthy

"We'll bowl first. When I came in, touched the surface, was pretty hard. It has got even grass. I feel in the second innings it would get even better. The boys have been doing really well, important we maintain the consistency. To captain such an amazing bunch is really good. Same team," says Shreyas.

Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and Kolkata Knight Riders are going to bowl first!

We are moments away from the toss! Expecting a cracking contest between the two sides. All skippers have chosen to bowl first so far in the tournament.

"I think he is doing a very good job. Once you come into the attack with wickets falling, it becomes a little more easier for us to get in the game. The main thing is to keep it simple, and continue what we have been doing. We don't need to think too much and focus on what needs to be done," says Narine.

While Kolkata are equipped with an array of quality batters in Shreyas and Venkatesh, you can't keep 'Dre Russ' out of the game. He can chip in with some huge maximums today. It's a long boundary down the ground but Russell has the ability to clear the ropes with absolute ease.

Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine can also turn on the heat. Their eight overs will be crucial today. In-form Umesh-Cummins and a quality spin pair... Kolkata have got the upper hand with quality bowling options.

With the dew factor unlikely to affect the day game, the captains might be tempted to bat first.

It's an afternoon game and the toss won't matter much. Talking about the head-to-head record, Kolkata have won 16 out of 28 games. Delhi have notched up 12 wins.

Shreyas Iyer's first game as Delhi captain, incidentally, was against Kolkata Knight Riders. Life has come full circle for the talented batter!

"It's been three matches and we are seeing a pattern. We just want to see that we don't lose wickets in a bunch, and play less dot balls in the middle overs. So if we work on these then going forward in the tournament, we will be fine," said Rishabh Pant after the defeat against Lucknow Super Giants.

While Delhi has a formidable opening pair, Kolkata has got one of the finest exponents of the new ball. Umesh Yadav has been in imperious form, labelled among candidates to grab the Purple Cap this season. The Indian has got nine wickets in four games and is sitting at the top of the pile.