Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab – 20/09/2020

Delhi v Punjab – IPL Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 20/09/2020

The Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab will play the second match of the Indian Premier League 2020.

We have IPL betting tips for you and information on the best betting sites in India for the IPL.

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab – Match Preview

The Capitals hadn’t won any of their IPL matches against the Kings XI Punjab since 2017, until last year’s victory in Delhi.

Kagiso Rabada and Shreyas Iyer were key in that win – and will be central to the Capitals’ cause again. Both are popular in our IPL betting tips.

Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

When: Sunday, 20 September 2020

Start time: 14:00 GMT (19:30 IST)

Pitch conditions: Dubai will host more IPL 2020 matches than Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The track will ware as the tournament goes on. For now, though, it should be full of runs. The spinners can benefit from some bite and turn off this pitch.

Weather conditions: It’s really hot in Dubai this time of year. Players from overseas will have to adapt to conditions quickly. No rain is predicted. Temperatures are forecast to be in the high 30 degrees celsius.

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab – Latest Odds

Bodog India are one of the best cricket betting sites for the IPL. They have a variety of markets, approved banking methods and the ability to bet in rupees.

They have the Kings XI Punjab priced as underdogs at 2.08 for this one. The Capitals are offered as the favourites at 1.79.

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab – Team News

The Delhi squad is looking the most balanced it has in many years. Importantly, South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been retained.

The squad had David Willey and Jason Roy, but they’ve pulled out of the tournament and been replaced by Anrich Nortje and Daniel Sams.

Roy’s absence is a big blow. Sams will get a chance to build on his impressive form in Australia’s Big Bash League.

Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul and Shimron Hetmyer all played in the recent Caribbean Premier League, so shouldn’t be rusty.

Ravichandran Ashwin will get the chance to play against his old team early on, after leaving the Kings XI Punjab for Delhi.

KL Rahul is the new Kings XI Punjab captain – and will likely open the batting alongside Chris Gayle.

Punjab also have some players who were in the recent CPL, namely Sheldon Cottrell, Nicholas Pooran and Mujeeb ur Rahman. Pooran hit a century in the CPL 2020 and it’s likely spinner ur Rahman will open the bowling again.

There is, of course, a wealth of local talent on show throughout both squads. With each XI only allowed four players from overseas, the roles of Ishant Sharma, Deepak Hooda and others will be important.

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab – Squads

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab – Betting Tips and Prediction

Here are three IPL betting tips to help you with your predictions for this match. Our tips are compiled by experts, who have followed the IPL for many years.

The predictions are based on the best odds from betting websites in India covering the IPL in great depth.

Pick Punjab to Have the Top Batsman

With Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul around, it’s hard not to see the King XI Punjab having the top batsman.

Yes, Delhi have their fair share of good batsmen, but Punjab are just looking better placed to win this market with Dafabet India at 1.85.

This will be even more likely if Delhi’s opening bowlers don’t do well and Punjab’s top-order get off to a flyer.

Bet on Delhi to have the Top Bowler

This Delhi bowling attack is looking poised for success. With Nortje and Sams late additions and Ravichandran Ashwin a new arrival, the group will probably gel well.

They’ve got Sandeep Lamichhane and Keemo Paul fresh from the CPL, too. Lamichanne usually bowls a bit later, after the opening powerplay, where a deeper fielder affords him some safety.

Parimatch’s price of the Capitals, not the Kings XI, having the top bowler is a good value bet at 1.81.

Take a Long Shot on a Century

We’ll likely promote this market in most of our match previews, especially when there are some really high-profile batsmen playing.

The IPL has seen more than 50 centuries in 12 years. This 2020 edition will probably bring more, perhaps even in this opening match, with Gayle, Maxwell and more big-hitters on show.

LeoVegas have any batsman to reach three figures priced at 9.0.

Read our round-up of best bets for this match and you should be able to make more informed choices