Jacques Kallis, the legendary South African all-rounder, has made an early prediction concerning the winner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The event will begin from Friday, with the defending champions Gujarat Titans taking over Chennai Super Kings, the 4-time champions. Kallis predicts that the IPL 2023 trophy will likely be taken residence by Delhi Capitals, with Mumbai Indians being the opposite contender. Delhi Capitals have by no means gained the IPL trophy earlier than. Their finest end was in IPL 2020, the place they ended up because the runners-up after shedding to Mumbai Indians within the remaining. Mumbai Indians, alternatively, have gained 5 IPL titles, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Meeting up with the Skippers and the _ that we’ll roar for! #YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 | @davidwarner31 pic.twitter.com/7fXxopZiMV
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 30, 2023
In the earlier season, Delhi Capitals completed in fifth place within the factors desk with seven wins and an equal variety of losses, narrowly lacking out on a playoff spot. Mumbai Indians, alternatively, completed with solely 4 wins in 14 matches and a complete of eight factors.
Jacques Kallis has additionally performed within the IPL. He had a two-12 months stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2010 and later, a 3-12 months stint with Kolkata Knight Riders from 2011 to 2014. He was additionally a part of the KKR squad that gained the IPL in 2012 and 2014. In 98 matches, he scored 2,427 runs at a median of 28.55 and a strike charge of 109.23. He scored 17 fifties, and his finest rating is 89. He has additionally taken 65 wickets, with finest bowling figures of three/13 and an financial system charge of seven.90 and a median of 35.28.
The IPL 2023 will likely be performed throughout 12 venues, with the Narendra Modi Stadium internet hosting the opener on March 31 and the ultimate of the event being performed on May 28 on the similar venue in Ahmedabad. The event will return to its customary residence-and-away schedule in India, with every crew taking part in a complete of 14 video games. Each crew may have residence help, taking part in at their respective residence grounds in seven matches whereas they’ll play the remaining seven matches at away venues.
The matches will likely be performed on two match timings, with the day matches beginning at 3:30 pm IST and the evening matches starting at 7:30 pm IST. IPL 2023 will see groups being divided into two teams – Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants in Group A, whereas Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Gujarat Titans are in Group B.
