🏏IPL 2023: Match 11 - RR vs DC on 08/04/23 at 3:30 PM IST 🏏

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RR VS DC -- IPL 2023: A match between two equals!

🏏IPL 2023: Match 11 - RR vs DC on 08/04/23 at 3:30 PM IST 🏏

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The two teams have a perfect 50-50 record, with both having won 13 encounters facing off against each other. 

After suffering defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in their first match of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be fired up when they take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in their next match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati today.

In the previous season, RR won their first game against Delhi, riding on Jos Buttler's century to post 222, which proved beyond the opposition's reach. 

DC hit back with an eight-wicket victory, chasing down a target of 161 with ease, thanks to Mitchell Marsh's 89 and David Warner's measured half-century.

Notably, star batter Jos Buttler is likely to miss the match after injuring his finger in the previous game. Either Sanju Samson or Devdutt Padikkal will open with youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Bowling looks more or less sorted for the Sanju Samson-led side but there is room for improvement. 

Meanwhile, Delhi are not in great form at the moment and might find it difficult to tackle Yuzvendra Chahal, who is joint-second in the IPL 2023 Purple Cap race at the moment. 

With two back-to- back defeats in the tournament, the David Warner-led side is currently struggling with both bat and ball and things are not looking good for them.

Youngster Prithvi Shaw once again failed to make a mark in the previous game against the Gujarat Titans, while Mitchell Marsh has looked pale so far in IPL 2023. 

Axar Patel batted well towards the fag end of the match but overall, the side had a disappointing game. 

With the ball, Anrich Nortje started well, but once the Titans got momentum, Delhi looked clueless. 

RR started the tournament with a bang by winning by 72 runs against SRH but went down in their second game against PBKS. 

Meanwhile, the Capitals have both their matches to LSG and GT. The David Warner-led side would be eyeing a comeback and get the first on board in IPL 2023 season.

RR vs DC Probable Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (wk/c), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Obed McCoy, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal

Delhi Capitals (DC):

Prithvi Shaw, David Warner (c), Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar

RR vs DC Head to Head

RR vs DC Head to Head: Delhi and Rajasthan have faced each other in 26 matches in IPL. Out of these 26 games, Delhi have won 13 whereas Rajasthan have come out victorious on 13 occasions.

Thanks for the tag Madhu.🤗

May the best team win.👍🏼

Cheers..

RR vs DC Pitch Report

Another high-scoring game is expected at Baraspara Stadium on Saturday. There will be some dryness and little grass and thus, the batters can capitalize on that. Bowling first will be crucial, and anything close to 200 will be a good score on this wicket.

The pitch out here is batting paradise, as was evidenced in the first match played between RR and PBKS. It is a high-scoring venue, with 160 being the average first innings score.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Team Updates

• Royals would be hoping that Jos Buttler’s finger is fine after the blow against PBKS.
• The Englishman required several stitches and looked in visible pain. Buttler missing the game would be a huge blow for RR as their batting revolves around him.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler will probably open the inning.
• Sanju Samson will bat at the one-down position. He is the backbone of the batting team.
• Sanju Samson was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
• Devdutt Padikkal and Riyan Parag will handle the middle-order batting.
• Sanju Samson will lead the Rajasthan Royals as a Captain. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
• Jos Buttler will do the Wicket Keeping for Rajasthan Royals.
• Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
• Trent Boult and KM Asif will lead the pace attack of his team.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Team Updates

• Capitals both their losses have come on back off a poor batting display.
• Young players Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan have not fired, and skipper Warner is not looking menacing at the top. Worst, Rilee Rossouw has also not hit straps.
• The Capitals need their batters to fire if they have to challenge the Royals. Bowling has looked decent for the Warner-led side, with Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, and Axar Patel among the wickets.
• David Warner and Prithvi Shaw will probably open the inning.
• Mitchell Marsh will bat at the one-down position.
• Sarfaraz Khan and Rilee Rossouw will handle the middle-order batting.
• David Warner will lead the Delhi Capitals as a Captain. He is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
• Abhishek Porel will do the Wicket Keeping for Delhi Capitals.
• Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
• Anrich Nortje and Aman Khan will lead the pace attack of his team.
• Anrich Nortje was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.

RR vs DC Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Sanju Samson:

Skipper Sanju Samson is in sublime form at the moment. With 97 runs in two matches, he is currently fifth in the IPL 2023 Orange Cap list and if he manages to continue with the same momentum, it can be a long night for the Delhi bowlers. On top of that, with Jos Buttler unlikely to be available, Samson will have to take more responsibility in the middle.

Probable best bowler

Yuzvendra Chahal:

Spin wizard Yuzvendra Chahal has already picked up five wickets in two matches so far in the competition. The tournament is extremely important for the leg-spinner to get back into the Indian playing XI, and it is expected that he will live up to his potential.

RR take on Delhi today. Both teams are coming on the back of losses. 

RR started off on an aggressive note in their first game. But they lost their last game against Punjab despite the heroics from Jurel and Hetmyer. 

DC on the other hand have spiralled to two losses. Their campaign was hit badly when Pant got ruled out before IPL 2023. And I guess they haven't been able to figure their best combination just yet.

Go DC. I am waiting to see how you could disappoint me today 🤣

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Today's Match Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

confused whom to go for. RR seems stronger team but my heart bleeds for Delhi