DC will take on RR in another IPL 2024 match that carries immense weight in the race to the playoffs at the business end of the tournament. Points are prized possessions, especially for mid-table teams caught in a frantic chase. For the Royals, the goal is clear: secure a spot in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Capitals are fighting to stay alive in the tournament. Adding to the spectacle is the showdown between the two skippers, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. Both have earned spots in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, intensifying their duel to claim the mantle of the team’s premier wicketkeeper-batsman.
The contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium promises to test every facet of the game – wicketkeeping, batting, and leadership. Thus far, both captains have exhibited commendable leadership. Sanju’s Rajasthan Royals, bolstered by an astute captaincy, sit deservedly in second place in the points table with four games in hand, including Tuesday’s clash. Pant, leading the Capitals, faces a different challenge. Despite grappling with injuries that sidelined key players like Harry Brook, Lungi Ngidi, and Mitchell Marsh, Pant has rallied his squad admirably. His performance with the bat has been stellar, amassing 398 runs at an average of 44.22 and a remarkable strike rate of 158.56 in the tournament. Sanju, meanwhile, has been equally impressive, tallying 385 runs at an average of 64.16 and a strike rate of 159.09. With the T20 World Cup looming, this match offers a glimpse into which captain might hold the edge heading into the prestigious tournament.
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DC vs RR: Head-to-Head
In their head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan holds a slight advantage over Delhi, with 15 wins in 28 matches, compared to Delhi’s 13 victories. There have been no instances of no results or abandoned matches among the total played encounters, which stands at 28.
DC vs RR: Team news
Ishant Sharma is fit again, while David Warner’s availability remains uncertain until match day. Capitals face a decision between Prithvi Shaw and Kumar Kushagra, with the latter likely to be favored due to Shaw’s recent struggles against swinging deliveries, averaging 11.75 in his last four outings. Fast bowler Rasikh Salam is anticipated to make an impact. The Royals are expected to field an unchanged lineup, with no injury worries. The potential swap of Jos Buttler for Yuzvendra Chahal stands out as the likeliest Impact Player change.
DC vs RR: Delhi pitch report
Anticipate another high-scoring encounter on a surface conducive to batting, with little probability to significantly impact play. Conditions are expected to remain consistent throughout both innings, with hot and dry weather prevailing in the evening. Historically, the Arun Jaitley Stadium has favored batsmen, evident from the lowest first-innings score of 223 in Delhi during this tournament. With a gap of 10 days since the last match at the venue and rising temperatures in the capital, the pitches are likely to be slightly drier, potentially offering more turn and grip for the bowlers, similar to conditions seen elsewhere in the country.
DC vs RR: Predicted XIs
DC Playing XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Axar Patel, Kumar Kushagra, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Lizaad Williams, Mukesh Kumar,
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam
Rajasthan Royals
RR Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma
Published By:
Saurabh Kumar
Published On:
May 7, 2024
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