Match Preview:
Date: May 7, 2024
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Importance: A do-or-die match for DC’s playoff hopes. RR needs just one win to confirm qualification.
Head-to-Head:
RR holds a slight edge, winning 15 – 13 out of 30 encounters against DC.
Probable Playing XIs:
DC: David Warner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (C, wk), Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Yadav [Impact sub: Rasikh Salam]
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c, wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma [Impact sub: Yuzvendra Chahal]
Pitch and Weather Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known for being a balanced one, favoring both batsmen and bowlers.
The weather forecast predicts a hot and humid evening with clear skies, perfect for a high-scoring encounter.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team:
You can consider players like Jake Fraser-Mcgurk, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, David Warner (c), Axar Patel, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal for your Dream 11 team.
Player Match-Ups:
The battle between Prithvi Shaw and Trent Boult will be crucial at the top for DC.
Rishabh Pant vs Yuzvendra Chahal is another exciting match-up to watch out for.
In bowling, Axar Patel’s off-spin against Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler will be a key contest.
Powerplay Prediction:
Both teams have aggressive openers, so expect a high-scoring powerplay with at least 55-70 runs.
Win Prediction:
This is a tough one to call. However, considering DC’s desperation and home advantage, they might have a slight edge.
Total Score Prediction:
The pitch and good batting weather suggest a high-scoring encounter. Expect a total score in the range of 180-200 runs
DC BAT first: 190-210
RR Bat first: 200-205
Overall:
This match promises to be a nerve-wracking thriller. DC’s top order needs to fire, while their bowling attack must be at their best to restrict a strong RR batting line-up. The winner of this match will take a giant leap towards their playoff aspiration
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