The upcoming match in the ongoing IPL 2024 will showcase Rajasthan Royals facing off against Delhi Capitals at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday, March 28th.
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RR vs DC: Match Preview
Delhi Capitals stumbled in their IPL 2024 journey, suffering a defeat in their opening match against Punjab Kings.
Contrastingly, Rajasthan Royals clinched their maiden victory of the season by defeating Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on March 24th. Approaching their second home game, the Royals are eager to extend their winning streak.
The previous match unveiled a relatively dry surface at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with minimal pace movement for pacers. However, with the upcoming match scheduled in the evening, the pitch might favor batsmen, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring encounter.
RR vs DC: Head-to-head
In their head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals have faced off in a total of 27 matches. Of these, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious in 14 matches, while Delhi Capitals secured wins in 13 matches. Their rivalry dates back to April 19, 2008, marking their first encounter, with the most recent match taking place on April 08, 2023.
RR vs DC: Team News
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals will be monitoring the recovery of Riyan Parag from a bout of flu, hoping for a quick return to the squad.
If Parag is unable to play, the Royals might consider including Shubham Dubey, a promising acquisition from the auction, to bolster their finishing options. This adjustment won’t affect their impact substitutions significantly, with Nandre Burger potentially replacing a batter during their bowling innings.
Probable XII:
- Jos Buttler
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson (capt, wk)
- Riyan Parag/Shubham Dubey
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel
- R Ashwin
- Sandeep Sharma
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Trent Boult
- Avesh Khan
- Nandre Burger
Delhi Capitals
Anrich Nortje has returned to the squad after missing the Capitals’ opener due to personal reasons. He could slot back into the playing XI immediately after two consecutive days of training.
Ishant Sharma’s availability for selection adds depth to the Capitals’ bowling unit after he hobbled off during the opening game due to an ankle injury.
The Capitals are likely to maintain David Warner and Mitchell Marsh as their opening pair, sidelining Prithvi Shaw. However, with Nortje’s return, one of Tristan Stubbs or Shai Hope might be omitted to accommodate Nortje’s impact in the bowling department.
This adjustment may leave their middle order slightly vulnerable, with Ricky Bhui and Abishek Porel expected to play, with one of them potentially substituted out after the batting innings.
Probable XII:
- David Warner
- Mitchell Marsh
- Shai Hope
- Rishabh Pant (capt, wk)
- Ricky Bhui
- Abishek Porel
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Sumit Kumar
- Mukesh Kumar
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Anrich Nortje
RR vs DC: Match Prediction
Scenario 1: If Delhi Capitals win the toss and choose to bowl, with a projected Power Play score of 40-50 and a first innings total of 190-200, Rajasthan Royals are likely to seize the advantage and emerge victorious.
Scenario 2: Conversely, if Rajasthan Royals win the toss and opt to bowl, with a projected Power Play score of 40-50 and a first innings total of 170-180, Rajasthan Royals are favored to win the match.
RR vs DC: Dream 11 Fantasy Prediction
Team 1
Keeper – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Shai Hope
Batsmen – David Warner, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c)
All-rounders – Mitchell Marsh (vc), Axar Patel, Riyan Parag
Bowlers – Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav
Team 2
Keeper – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c)
Batsmen – David Warner (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag
Bowlers – Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed
When and Where to Watch the Match: Streaming & Broadcast Details
What: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2024
When: 7:30 PM IST, Thursday – March 28
Where: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
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