Delhi Capitals (Team News)
The Delhi Capitals will rely heavily on Jake Fraser-McGurk’s dynamic talent at the top and Rishabh Pant’s aggressive penetration of the side. The Delhi Capitals face a formidable Rajasthan Royals team. With only three games left and a must-win scenario, the Capitals find themselves in a precarious position, having won five and lost six of their last 11 games. However, even winning all of their remaining games may not secure them a spot in the playoffs considering the competition from other teams hovers around the 16-point mark. In this high-stakes encounter, Pant’s leadership will be tested as he tries to control what he can despite increasing pressure, reflecting the philosophy of his mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni. On the batting-friendly Feroz Shah Kotla pitch, Pant will face the challenge of controlling Rajasthan’s formidable batting line-up, known for their aggressive style and adaptability to different conditions.
Delhi Capitals Squad: Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Abishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, Yash Dhull, Shai Hope, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kushagra, Swastik Chikara, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson, Rasikh Dar Salam, Vicky Ostwal , Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Khaleel Ahmed, Sumit Kumar, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Rajasthan Royals (Team News)
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals go into the game with confidence after their recent wins. Led by skipper Sanju Samson, the Royals have a strong batting line-up with explosive talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer. Furthermore, the resurgence of Riyan Parag adds depth to their middle order. With the ball, Rajasthan relies on spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin to stifle opposition batsmen while pacers like Kartik Tyagi and Chetan Sakariya provide crucial breakthroughs. In their quest for the playoffs, Rajasthan will want to maintain their winning ways and outclass Delhi Capitals in a crucial clash.
Rajasthan Royals Squad: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Keshav Maharaj, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger.
Head-to-head (overall):
Total number of games: 28
Delhi Capitals – 13
Rajasthan Royals – 15
The last five matches:
March 28, 2024: Rajasthan Royals secured a 12-run win in Jaipur.
April 8, 2023: Rajasthan Royals dominated with a 57-run win in Guwahati.
May 11, 2022: Delhi Capitals won by 8 wickets in Mumbai.
April 22, 2022: Rajasthan Royals emerge victorious by 15 runs in Mumbai.
September 25, 2021: Delhi Capitals secured a 33-run win in Abu Dhabi.
Probable playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (probable starting XI): J Fraser-McGurk, P Shaw, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C), T Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, KL Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, KK Ahmed, LB Williams
Rajasthan Royals (likely playing XI) Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, SV Samson (C), R Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, DC Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
Pitch report:
The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The venue has posted high scores in the current season without even giving the bowlers a break. Batters can easily play shots and the 1stst The innings total has to be high and the teams that come in second have a great record. The bowlers have to be precise with their line and length. As the innings progresses, the wicket is likely to become more battable. Teams would like to track the totals.
More game details:
Date: March 28th
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
Time: 7:30 PM IST.
Where to Watch: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 match will be televised on India’s Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming Details: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 match will be streamed live on Jio Cinema app and website.