Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match prediction 38th match

Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals | Three winning bets to kick-start your week

Even though Delhi Capitals are at the pole position in the points table and are almost through to the knockout stages, we cannot write-off Kings XI Punjab at all. The KL Rahul-led side is still in contention for the last four stages, with them winning a thriller against Mumbai Indians in the previous match. A win for the Capitals will cement their place in the knock-outs, to say the least, while their rivals need a win desperately to better the position as far as the title race is concerned. It is expected that the players will give their all when they take the field on Monday, making the contest a one to watch out for. So, do not miss out on the action.

To make the Monday more memorable, I have assorted the top three player bets from the market and listed them below. Just go through my analysis and invest strategically to win some easy cash by the end of the day.

Shikhar Dhawan to score over 24.5 runs @ 1.85 (Sportsbet.io)

The veteran has already taken the season by storm and he is not ready to stop, fresh from his match-winning century against Chennai Super Kings last weekend. In the last five matches this season, his scores were - 101 n.o, 57, 69 n.o, 5, 32, having amassed a total of 264 runs, at a rate of 88 runs per innings, having registered at least 25 runs in four of those matches. Overall, in the nine matches played in the 2020 IPL, the southpaw has racked up a total of 359 runs, averaging 51.29 runs per innings, having crossed the 24-run mark in seven of those games.

Dhawan has faced Kings XI Punjab a total of 24 times in his IPL career, with him scoring a total of 682 runs, maintaining an average of 29.65 runs per innings, which also supports our cause. Having played four matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium this season, his scores were - 0, 35, 32, 57, piling up a total of 124 runs, at a rate of 31 runs per innings. Overall, in 168 IPL matches, Dhawan has managed to score 4938 runs, at an average of 34.29 runs per innings. What are you waiting for? Just place your bets.

Mayank Agarwal to hit over 2.5 fours @ 1.72 (Bet 365)

The batsman has shown nerves of steel as far as this season of the IPL is concerned, with already amongst the top run-getters and boundary hitters so far. In the past five matches, Mayank Agarwal has struck 15 boundaries (1, 4, 6, 1, 3), at a rate of 3 hits per match. Overall, in 9 matches this season, the right-hander has registered a total of 39 boundaries (second in the list), striking at a rate of 4.33 hits per match, with him hitting at least 3 in seven of those matches. Even in the previous match against Delhi Capitals earlier this season, Mayank hit 7 boundaries en-route to his 89-run knock.

In five matches played in Dubai this season, Agarwal has hit a total of 16 boundaries (7, 4, 3, 1, 1), striking at a rate of 3.2 hits per match, with him hitting at least 3 in three of those matches. Moreover, the right-hander has been in red-hot form this season, with him even hitting a boundary during the super over in the previous match against Mumbai Indians and guiding them to a much-needed win. Hitting just three boundaries would not be a daunting task for the batsman. So place your bets as soon as possible, cause there is a lot to be won.

KL Rahul to score over 25.5 runs @ 1.72 (Bet 365)

It is so disappointing to see KL Rahul perform so brilliantly in the 2020 Indian Premier League, but his team is loitering in the bottom-half of the points table. In last five matches, his scores were - 77, 61 n.o, 74, 11, 63, racking up 286 runs, at a rate of 71.5 runs per innings, with him scoring at least 26 runs in four of those matches. So far the highest run-scorer in the tournament, having amassed a mammoth 525 runs in nine matches, at a staggering average of 75 runs per innings, having scored at least 26 runs in six of the above-mentioned games.

In five matches played at the venue so far, Rahul has registered scores of - 21, 132 n.o, 63, 11, 77, having piled up 304 runs, at a rate of 76 runs per innings, with him getting past the 25-run mark in three of those matches. Overall, in 76 IPL matches, the right-hander has piled up a total of 2502 runs, averaging 46.33 runs per innings, which is incredible to say the least. I have already placed my bet, cause this is a no-brainer. What about you?