Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals
Man of the Match: Anrich Nortje
Delhi Capitals seek redemption against inconsistent Rajasthan Royals
Expect Delhi Capitals register a close win over Rajasthan Royals.
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Delhi Capitals will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 30th match of 2020 Indian Premier League at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
In their previous match, Delhi Capitals were comfortably brushed aside Mumbai Indians. Skipper Shreyas Iyer will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance in this contest.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals registered a hard-fought win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, courtesy excellent performances from Riyan Garg and Rahul Tewatia. Despite a win in their previous game, Rajasthan Royals are currently lying in the bottom half of the league table.
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In their previous match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bat first. Rookie opener Prithvi Shaw perished for a low score. Ajinkya Rahane playing his first game failed to capitalize on his good start and perished after scoring 15 runs off 15 balls with the help of three boundaries.
Captain Shreyas Iyer and Shikhar Dhawan came together and decided to rebuild the innings for Delhi Capitals with 85-run partnership for the third wicket.
Shreyas Iyer once again contributed with the bat with another crucial score. He scored 42 runs off 33 balls with the help of five boundaries.
For Delhi Capitals, Shikhar Dhawan was the standout performer with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 69 not out off 42 balls with the help of six fours and one six.
Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey put in crucial cameos to help Delhi Capitals post 162 for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the in-form new-ball pair of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje to make crucial breakthroughs. Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel will be two spin options for the side in this fixture.
Anrich Nortje, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Tushar Deshpande, Alex Carey, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prithvi Shaw, Kagiso Rabada, Marcus Stoinis, Shikhar Dhawan
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R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S Dhawan | 69 | 52 | 6 | 1 | 132.69 |
S Iyer | 42 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 127.27 |
A Rahane | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
K Rabada | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
A Patel | 3.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
R Ashwin | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
K Rabada | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
A Patel | 3.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
R Ashwin | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
The side will be relieved after managing to end a four-match losing streak with five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Captain Steven Smith will be hoping that the side can put in a better effort with bat and ball in this fixture.
Despite the losing the toss, Rajasthan Royals bowlers put in splendid effort with the ball to restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 158 runs in their full quota of overs.
Pacer Jofra Archer and Karthik Tyagi put in splendid bowling performances for the side and claimed one wicket apiece.
Chasing 159 runs for victory, England all-rounder Ben Stokes failed to make an impression with the bat in first IPL game for Rajasthan Royals.
Captain Steven Smith also could not last longer at the crease and departed in the 4th over of the innings. Wicket-keeper Jos Buttler once again failed to capitalize on his good start and perished after scoring 16 runs off 13 balls with the help of one four and one six.
With side placed in a precarious situation at 26 for 3 after 4.1 overs, Sanju Samson and Robin Uthappa led the fightback with 38-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Sanju Samson scored 26 runs off 25 balls with the help of three boundaries, whereas Robin Uthappa chipped in with 18 runs off 15 balls with the help of one four and one six.
Riyan Parag and Rahul Tewatia came together and put on a match-winning partnership of 85 runs to help Rajasthan Royals register a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
For Rajasthan Royals, Rahul Tewatia played exceedingly well and scored 45 not out off 26 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Riyan Parag, who chipped in with unbeaten 42 off 26 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.
Steven Smith, Ben Stokes, Jaydev Unadkat, Jofra Archer, Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, RV Uthappa, R Tewatia, S Gopal, Kartik Tyagi, Riyan Parag
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R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
R Tewatia | 45 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 160.71 |
R Parag | 42 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 161.54 |
S Samson | 26 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 104 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
J Archer | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
K Tyagi | 3.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
J Unadkat | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
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O | M | R | W | Econ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
J Archer | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
K Tyagi | 3.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
J Unadkat | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00h | 28 | 0 mm. | 3.66 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
03h | 28 | 0 mm. | 5.24 k/h | From: ENE | 0% |
06h | 32 | 0 mm. | 5.67 k/h | From: ESE | 0% |
09h | 32 | 0 mm. | 7.57 k/h | From: NNE | 0% |
12h | 31 | 0 mm. | 8.51 k/h | From: NNE | 0% |
15h | 30 | 0 mm. | 5.04 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
18h | 28 | 0 mm. | 4.1 k/h | From: ESE | 0% |
21h | 27 | 0 mm. | 2.07 k/h | From: NE | 0% |
The wicket prepared for the game will provide a decent contest between bat and ball. The weather condition for Wednesday’s game is going to be clear skies with a gentle breeze.
In the last four meetings between the two teams, Delhi Capitals came out on top on all four occasions.
Both the side will be looking to win the toss and bat first. Average first innings at the venue is around 160 runs.
Based on current form, Delhi Capitals will be firm favorites to win their game against Rajasthan Royals. With Shikhar Dhawan found form with the bat, Delhi Capitals will be looking to put in a dominant batting performance in this fixture.
Expect Delhi Capitals register a close win over Rajasthan Royals.
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