3 Delhi Capitals (DC) Players That Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Can Target In IPL 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders lost both their games to Delhi Capital in IPL 2022. In the first game, the side was blown away by Kuldeep Yadav‘s magical spell and in the second game they chased down 150 with ease. Delhi finished fifth on the points table and KKR seventh.

Heading into IPL 2023, both teams need to address the various issues on their side. KKR have more critical issues than their opponents at this point. Opening combination, a good middle-order batsman, a good Indian wicketkeeper, an Indian pacer and a spinner are what KKR needs heading into the IPL 2023 mini-auction.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have a backup for all these options in their squad. KKR can take a close look at Delhi’s squad and determine the players they can target in the mini-auction. In this article, we take a look at three Delhi Capitals players Kolkata Knight Riders can target in the IPL 2023 mini-auction.

3 Delhi Capitals (DC) Players That Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Can Target In IPL 2023

David Warner

KKR showed no interest in the southpaw during the initial mini-auction. However, given how their openers failed time and again in IPL 202, they might keep an eye on if they can somehow but David Warner in the mini-auction. Warner was sold to Delhi Capitals for 6.25 crores, which came as a surprise to many.

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Lalit Yadav

KKR would ideally need an off-spinner to partner with Sunil Narine from the other end and Lalit fits the bill perfectly. Kolkata might not be interested in buying Kuldeep Yadav again and in this scenario, Lalit is their best option. He is a handy batter in the middle-order as well as he has proved time and again for the franchise.

KS Bharat

Kolkata Knight Riders need an Indian wicketkeeper-batsman as a backup for Sheldon Jackson. Jackson is a good keeper but has hardly contributed with the bat. Bharat is a good safe keeper behind the stumps and can contribute with some handy runs lower down the order. Bharat can replace Sa Billings in the XI depending on the team combination for KKR when they need to choose between an overseas batter and a bowler.

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