The ongoing IPL 2024 journey for the Gujarat Titans continues as they prepare to face off against the Delhi Capitals at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
GT vs DC: Match Preview
The Titans enter this match fresh off a victory in their previous encounter. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, they secured a win against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, marking the Royals’ first defeat of the season. Going up against the struggling Delhi side, the Titans aim to secure their fourth win of the season.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals are enduring a forgettable season in IPL 2024. With just two wins in six matches, they currently languish in ninth place in the standings. Facing the Titans in Ahmedabad poses a significant challenge for the Capitals.
Despite being separated by only two points, the Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals find themselves three places apart in the points table. The Titans occupy the sixth position, having won three and lost three of their first six games, much like last year. Shubman Gill, their top run-scorer so far, has been leading from the front. Additionally, the return to form of Rashid Khan is a positive for the Titans. Rashid, who started the IPL with four wickets at an average of 36.25 and an economy rate of 9.06, has performed impressively in the last two matches, claiming two wickets at an average of 23, with an economy rate of only 5.75 runs per over.
The Titans will also be pleased with Rashid’s ability to contain Capitals’ captain Rishabh Pant, restricting him to just 94 runs off 87 balls in all T20 matches. However, Pant has been a standout performer for the Capitals, amassing 194 runs at a strike rate of 157, including two half-centuries. Despite Pant’s contributions, the Capitals find themselves in the bottom half of the table.
The Capitals revived their campaign by defeating the Lucknow Super Giants last week, with Jake Fraser-McGurk starring with a half-century, and Kuldeep Yadav making a strong return from injury with figures of 3 for 20. However, they now face concerns over David Warner’s injury, as he sustained a finger injury while batting against LSG. Warner is unlikely to feature against the Titans, who are aware that a loss to the Capitals could make the second half of the season more intriguing.
GT vs DC: Pitch Report & Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers a balanced surface, providing assistance to both pacers and spinners. This sets the stage for a closely contested match, with both teams having the opportunity to excel. In the second innings, the ball tends to come onto the bat well, suggesting that the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
In recent matches at Ahmedabad, scores of 168 and 162 were posted by teams batting first, but this increased to 199 when the Gujarat Titans faced the Punjab Kings. Interestingly, the last two matches saw the chasing team emerge victorious, with the margin of defeat in the first match being only six runs. Consequently, the team winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first, considering the trend favoring chasing teams.
GT vs DC: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 03
- Matches Won by Gujarat Titans: 02
- Matches Won by Delhi Capitals: 01
- No Result: 00
- First Played: Apr 2, 2022
- Last Played: May 2, 2023
GT vs DC: Team News and Impact Player Strategy
Gujarat Titans
David Miller, who missed three games due to injury, participated in net practice leading up to the match against the Capitals. If available, Miller is likely to replace Matthew Wade in the lineup. This would result in Wriddhiman Saha reclaiming the wicketkeeping duties after sitting out the previous two matches due to a back issue. Saha showcased his readiness by batting extensively in practice while also keeping wicket, indicating his readiness to feature against the Capitals.
In the match against the Rajasthan Royals, Titans introduced M Shahrukh Khan into the playing XI after he spent the season on the bench despite being a significant signing. Khan, serving as the Impact Sub for Mohit Sharma, made a quickfire 14 runs from eight balls, contributing to Titans’ last-ball victory. The Titans may opt to continue with the same combination, adjusting the lineup based on whether they bat or bowl first.
Predicted XII:
- Shubman Gill (capt)
- Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Vijay Shankar
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmad
- Umesh Yadav
- Spencer Johnson
- Mohit Sharma
- Shahrukh Khan
Delhi Capitals
There are concerns over David Warner’s fitness as he experienced swelling and underwent scans upon arriving in Ahmedabad. This adds to Capitals’ injury woes, following Mitchell Marsh’s departure to Australia due to a partial hamstring tear. In Warner’s absence, Capitals might opt for Abishek Porel if they bat first and Jhye Richardson if they chase.
Predicted XII:
- Prithvi Shaw
- Abishek Porel
- Shai Hope
- Rishabh Pant (capt & wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ishant Sharma
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Jhye Richardson
GT vs DC: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl.
- Powerplay score: 45-55.
- First innings score: 165-175.
- Prediction: Gujarat Titans win the match.
Scenario 2:
- Delhi Capitals win the toss and opt to bowl.
- Powerplay score: 60-70.
- First innings score: 190-200.
- Prediction: Gujarat Titans win the match.
GT vs DC: Dream 11 Fantasy Prediction
Team 1:
- Keeper: Rishab Pant
- Batsmen: David Warner (vc), Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed
Team 2:
- Keeper: Rishab Pant (vc)
- Batsmen: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan (c)
- All-rounders: Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmed
When and Where to Watch the Match: Streaming & Broadcast Details
What: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2024
When: 7:30 PM IST, Wednesday– April 17
Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Where to watch GT vs DC Live Streaming: JioCinema app for FREE
Where to watch GT vs DC Live Telecast: Star Sports
