Delhi Capitals (DC) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 35 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, on Saturday, April 20.
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DC vs SRH: Match Preview
Led by Rishabh Pant, DC currently stand sixth on the points table with three wins and four losses from seven matches. Delhi, who played two of their home games in Visakhapatnam this season, will now return to their original home ground. The upcoming match in Delhi holds special significance for the team and is likely to boost their confidence.
DC enters the match on the back of two consecutive wins, including a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans (GT), the Delhi-based franchise showcased strong bowling performances, restricting their opponents to just 89 runs, the lowest total of the season, and clinched a comfortable win.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad has experienced mixed fortunes in the tournament, winning four out of six matches. With victories in their last three games, Pat Cummins and his team are determined to maintain their winning momentum against DC.
After starting their season in Visakhapatnam, Delhi Capitals are back in their home city for their first match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium this season. Capitals played two games in Vizag this year, securing one win and enduring one loss.
For Capitals’ skipper Rishabh Pant, this match marks his first appearance in front of the Delhi home crowd since his return to competitive cricket following a car accident in December 2022. Pant, after a slow start to the season, has regained form, accumulating 210 runs from seven games with two half-centuries. His strike rate of 156.72 is his highest in an IPL season since 2019. Additionally, his performance behind the stumps has been commendable, earning him the Player of the Match award in Capitals’ last game primarily for his wicketkeeping skills.
However, Capitals’ return to home turf may face stiff opposition as they take on a formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad side that has twice set the record for the highest total in IPL history.
The performance of Khaleel Ahmed and Ishant Sharma in the powerplay against Sunrisers’ explosive left-handed opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma could significantly impact the outcome of the match.
In terms of form, Delhi Capitals (DC) have secured victories in their last two matches, marking a commendable turnaround after facing defeats in their preceding encounters. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been in impressive form, clinching victories in their last three matches.
DC vs SRH: Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has undergone significant changes since the ODI World Cup 2023, transitioning from traditionally slow and low-scoring surfaces to becoming batting-friendly paradises. However, recent Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches in March have showcased a variety of pitch characteristics. While some surfaces heavily favored the batsmen, others provided assistance to the bowlers. With this unpredictability in mind, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.
As this is the first game in Delhi this season, Ricky Ponting, the coach of Delhi Capitals, has noted positive observations about the pitch. He mentioned an increased grass cover on the square compared to last year and anticipates an improved playing surface compared to the 2023 season, during which Capitals struggled, losing five out of seven home games.
DC vs SRH: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 23
- Delhi Capitals won: 11
- Sunrisers Hyderabad won: 12
- No Result: 01
- First Played: April 11, 2013
- Last Played: April 29, 2023
DC vs SRH: Team News and Impact Player Strategy
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals’ head coach, Ricky Ponting, has expressed optimism regarding the potential return of opener David Warner from a finger injury. Ponting mentioned that Warner was approximately “85-90%” fit prior to their last match in Ahmedabad. However, a final decision on his availability for Saturday’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad will be made after assessing his training session on the eve of the match.
Should Warner be deemed fit to play, he may slot in directly for Sumit Kumar in the playing XI, given that Capitals fielded their last match with just three overseas players. Alternatively, there’s a possibility that either Shai Hope or Jake Fraser-McGurk could be omitted to accommodate Warner without disrupting the batting order too much.
Predictable XII for Delhi Capitals:
- Prithvi Shaw
- David Warner
- Jake Fraser-McGurk/Shai Hope
- Abishek Porel
- Rishabh Pant (captain & wicketkeeper)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Sumit Kumar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Ishant Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
- Khaleel Ahmed
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad is likely to maintain a fully fit squad, sticking with the same lineup as their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Travis Head, often substituted out when they bat first and substituted in during chases, may be retained or replaced by Mayank Markande depending on the toss outcome. However, if Sunrisers opt to bat first and encounter a batting collapse, Rahul Tripathi could also be considered.
Predictable XII for Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)
- Abdul Samad
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Pat Cummins (captain)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jaydev Unadkat
- T Natarajan
- Mayank Markande
DC vs SRH: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- Delhi Capitals win the toss and bat.
- Power Play score: 60-70
- First Innings Score: 200-210
- Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match.
Scenario 2:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and bat.
- Power Play score: 70-80
- First Innings Score: 210-220
- Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match.
DC vs SRH: Dream 11 Fantasy Prediction
Team 1:
- Keepers: Heinrich Klaasen (vice-captain), Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen: Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head (captain), Prithvi Shaw
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed
Team 2:
- Keepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen: Tristan Stubbs (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma (captain), Travis Head
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, T Natarajan
When and Where to Watch the Match: Streaming & Broadcast Details
What: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL 2024
When: 7:30 PM IST, Saturday– April 20
Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Where to watch DC vs SRH Live Streaming: JioCinema app for FREE
Where to watch DC vs SRH Live Telecast: Star Sports
