IPL2024: KKR vs. DC: Will Mitchell Starc & Nitish Rana play for the Kolkata Knight Riders today?

The issue of the Knight Riders’ selection method lingers as they prepare to play the Delhi Capitals in a crucial IPL 2024 encounter.

When KKR lost their most recent game at Eden Gardens to the Punjab Kings, it was a devastating loss. To humiliate the KKR squad in front of their home fans, PBKS pursued it down at a canter, thus, even 261 runs were insufficient.

It goes without saying that their squad selection will be questioned when they take on DC today, Monday, April 29. Mitchell Starc was benched by KKR in the most recent game because to his poor performances, but Dushmantha Chameera, his substitute, let up 48 runs in three overs. In addition, Nitish Rana’s injury has kept him out of action for almost the whole season; it remains to be seen whether he returns.

Will Nitish Rana play today in KKR vs. DC?
Since the KKR team’s first game of the IPL 2024 season, Nitish Rana has not been a member of the squad. The Indian batter sustained a hand injury during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game. Since then, the southpaw has not been included in the team. Rana’s suitability to play for the Knight Riders is debatable.

Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who has performed well, took Rana’s position. With a 161 strike rate in five innings, the 18-year-old has already scored 118 runs.

Will Mitchell Starc play today in KKR vs. DC?
In the most recent game versus Punjab, Mitchell Starc received a break. According to KKR’s explanation, Starc’s finger cut versus RCB was not a major injury. It seems that the Australian bowler was benched from the squad after he was seen bringing refreshments on the sidelines.

The left-arm pacer is probably going to be back in the starting lineup versus DC today, despite the fact that everything is uncertain. Following a respite, KKR would bet on Starc to bounce back from Chameera’s lackluster performance in the previous game.