The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals will host Delhi Capitals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday in the day game. The Sanju Samson-led team will be looking to bounce back at their home venue after suffering a narrow five-run loss against PBKS in their last encounter. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are yet to open their winning account after suffering two losses.
We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.
Last two matches’ result for RR: L W
Rajasthan Royals’ top-order found themselves in trouble after Jos Buttler suffered a finger injury against Punjab Kings. Jason Holder and Ravichandran Ashwin were right on the money for RR but Yuzvendra Chahal was expensive in his spell of four overs. But Jos Buttler is a doubtful starter for RR against DC.
Last two matches’ result for DC: L L
Delhi Capitals have failed to find any kind of impetus in the first two matches of the season. The Capitals haven’t been able to get going with the bat and their batters will need to put their hand up against Rajasthan Royals. David Warner will also want to score his runs at a better strike rate.
Head to Head: Matches: 26, Won by RR: 13, Won by DC: 13.
It’s an even-stevens battle between these two franchises in a head-to-head contest.
Players to watch out for: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rilee Rossouw, Mustafizur Rahman, and Anrich Nortje will be the crucial players for DC.
Jos Buttler (wk), Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal will hold the key for RR.
RR IPL 2023 SQUAD
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler (ENG), Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Rathore, Donovan Ferreira (SA).
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Riyan Parag, Joe Root (ENG).
All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Abdul P A, Akash Vashisht, Jason Holder (WI).
Bowlers: Trent Boult (NZ), KC Cariappa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy (WI), Sandeep Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, Murugan Ashwin, Adam Zampa (AUS), KM Asif.
DC IPL 2023 SQUAD
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (ENG).
Batters: Yash Dhull, Sarfaraz Khan, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell (WI), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner © (AUS), Rilee Rossouw (SA), Manish Pandey.
All-rounders: Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh (AUS), Axar Patel.
Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Aman Hakim Khan, Praveen Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman (BAN), Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Lungi Ngidi (SA), Anrich Nortje (SA), Vicky Ostwal, Chetan Sakariya, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma.
