🏏IPL 2023: Match 20 - RCB vs DC on 15/04/23 at 3:30 PM IST 🏏

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🏏Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals🏏

20th Match

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The IPL 2023 will see its twentieth match of this season between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals.

Royal Challengers Bangalore is currently placed at the seventh position in the points' table of this season of IPL whereas Delhi Capitals is currently placed at the bottom of the points table.

RCB played three matches in this season of the IPL where they managed to win a single game, while Delhi Capitals played four matches this season where they were unable to win a single game.

Royal Challengers Bangalore played their last game against Lucknow Super Giants where Lucknow Super Giants beat them by 1 wicket. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis smashed 61 runs and 79 runs respectively for Royal Challengers Bangalore in that game.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals played their last game against Mumbai Indians, where Mumbai Indians beat them by 6 wickets. David Warner and Axar Patel smacked 51 runs and 54 runs respectively for Delhi Capitals in that game.

These two teams have played 28 matches against each other in the history of IPL so far, where both Royal Challengers Bangalore won 18 matches while Delhi Capitals managed to win 10 games.

Another bat-v-bat contest with no clear notion of a par score. However, for the spinners, who have fared reasonably well in the two games here so far.

This game, the season's first afternoon fixture here, will be played on a new surface. Should it take spin, the Capitals, it would seem, are not best placed to exploit the assistance.

Another interesting match between Batters and Bowlers!!

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Head to Head: RCB 17-10 DC. The Royal Challengers have also won each of their last three encounters against the Capitals.

Team Watch:

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Wanindu Hasaranga should ideally walk right back into the XI. That would mean, RCB will be left having to choose between David Willey and Wayne Parnell for the fourth overseas player slot.

Tactics & Matchups:

Delhi Capitals have struggled against leg-spin in IPL 2023, losing 11 wickets in 4 games to that bowling type. From that standpoint, the return of the Sri Lankan all-rounder could not be more timely for RCB, who can double down on this line of attack by pairing him along with Karn Sharma.

Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat/Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj

Delhi Capitals

Mitchell Marsh has rejoined the squad after his wedding. He enjoyed a lengthy hit in the nets on match eve and should slot back into the XI. That could mean Delhi will have to bench Mustafizur Rahman and bring back Khaleel Ahmed to fill in the slot of a left-arm seamer.

Tactics & Matchups:

Faf du Plessis (SR 129) and Virat Kohli (SR 100) are not the fastest scorers against left-arm orthodox spin bowling and Axar Patel is a potential option to bowl at the two openers in the PowerPlay before they get set.

Probable XI: David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Manish Pandey, Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw/Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Abhishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed/Mukesh Kumar

RCB vs DC IPL 2023 Match 20 Weather Report:

Temperature 31°c
Humidity 28%
Wind Speed 13 km/hr
Precipitation NO

RCB vs DC IPL 2023 Match 20 Pitch Report:

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a great place for batsmen to play, providing a batting-friendly surface. It can be a difficult venue for bowlers, however, with the wickets often helping the spinners.

The ground is quite small with boundaries of 55-59 metres behind the square, 58-65 metres in front of the square, and 68-71 metres straight.

Average 1st innings score:

The average first-innings score on this wicket is 197 runs.

Record of chasing teams:

The team batting second has great records here. They have maintained a winning percentage of 60 on this ground.

With RCB playing 6 of their first 8 matches at home, wins at the Chinnaswamy could give them a head start before their 5 consecutive away games. The Capitals are also on another extreme. Nothing much has gone their way - Prithvi Shaw has been a pale shadow of his previous best, the middle-order has looked volatile in the absence of Rishabh Pant and David Warner has been forced to play the role of an anchor. With runs being at a premium, the bowling attack hasn't quite been able to deliver. However, they couldn't have asked for a better surface than that at the Chinnaswamy to try and start a winning run.

On a scorching Saturday afternoon in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers and the Delhi capitals will try to get back to winning ways. The hosts for today are on a 2-match losing spree while it's worse for the visitors who're even more badly placed, having lost all their four matches so far. RCB's bowling as usual has come into question. especially after having allowed the Knight Riders to reach 204 from 89 for 5 and then letting Lucknow chase down 213 after being at 23 for 3 at one stage. It's always under the microscope, especially at the Chinnaswamy and they'll need a quick turnaround if they're to stop the slide. In that regard, the return of Wanindu Hasaranga could solve some problems, the Sri Lankan leg-spinner could be the glue that'd control the middle overs.

Virat Kohli a right-handed batsman from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has hammered 164 runs in this tournament so far.

Faf du Plessis is a right-handed batsman from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has stacked 175 runs in this tournament so far

David Warner is a left-handed batsman from Delhi Capitals. He has knocked 209 runs in this tournament so far.

Axar Patel is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Delhi Capitals. He has smashed 108 runs and took 1 wicket in this tournament so far.

Wayne Parnell is a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium fast bowler from Royal Challengers Bangalore. He hunted 3 wickets in the last game.

Mukesh Kumar is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from Delhi Capitals. He has taken 4 wickets in this tournament so far.

RCB aj jeet jana bas🙏🏻

Originally posted by: Prizi

RCB aj jeet jana bas🙏🏻

Maine bhi prediction main RCB ka daala hain..jab ham dalte hota nahi dekhte aaj kiya hota

IPL 2023 Match 20 Probable Winners:

This is a Balanced pitch, a total of 16 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team bowling first has won 9 matches and the team batting first has won 6 matches. The average score on this pitch is 135. Bowling first after winning the toss would be the right decision.

Considering the combination, Royal Challengers Bangalore are expected to win this match.

Though both teams suffer more than all other teams, RCB stands a better chance in this game. Their top order is in form, and their lead bowlers are eager to take wickets.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.