IPL 2021: KKR wins toss and opts to bowl first, Tim Southee debuts in place of injured Andre Russell

The 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win the toss and opt to bowl first against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

KKR makes two changes - Tim Southee makes debut in place of injured Andre Russell while DC get Aussie player Steve Smith in as Prithvi Shaw is injured.

Say hello to @KKRiders' latest debutant - Tim Southee #VIVOIPL #KKRvDC pic.twitter.com/2F9nao9XHH

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Squad:

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan(c), Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w), Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 41st match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. While DC have cemented their spot in the second position, KKR lost their clash to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and will look to go back to winning ways.

Kolkata Knight Riders were out of form during the India leg, but since the UAE leg began, they found their rhythm. As for Delhi Capitals, they have continued their winning run and along with CSK, have consistently been in the top two.