DC vs RR Match Preview
Delhi started the 2024 IPL poorly, losing four of their first five matches. But they have since recovered with four wins from their last six matches. Rajasthan are in great form, having won four matches in a row twice this season. But their most recent result was defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
When picking your Dream11 team, look to your captaincy options first. Rishabh Pant is a stronger pick than Sanju Samson. Pant is Delhi's leading run-scorer this season and, alongside Samson, has been named in India's squad for next month's T20 World Cup.
Khaleel Ahmed is well worth selecting. He is among Delhi's top wicket-takers this season. Ahmed is one of the best left-arm seamers in the tournament. He has added successful variety to the Capitals' bowling attack and can do the same for your Dream11's seam-bowling resources, too.
Wrist spinners can be excellent wicket-taking options in T20 cricket. This match should include a world-class left-arm wrist spinner in Kuldeep Yadav and an in-form leg-spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal. If you don't pick both, certainly go for at least one. Conditions in Delhi should suit them.
For some middle-order firepower, Tristan Stubbs is a promising pick. He has been solid for Delhi this season, while Jake Fraser-McGurk has been outstanding at the top of their order. The South African and Australian recruits can bring plenty of value to your Dream11 team.
Axar Patel is a good option when looking for an all-rounder. The left-arm spinner and hard-hitting batter is a versatile cricketer. Ravichandran Ashwin, though more renowned with the ball than the bat, could be another promising pick. Ashwin has a vast amount of experience.
Weather Report
No rain is forecast in Delhi on matchday. Hot and humid conditions are expected. The team to win the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Pitch Report
This will be the fourth 2024 IPL match in Delhi. On the three previous occasions, the first-innings score exceeded 200. This is a high-scoring venue, where a first-innings total of 200-plus should be competitive. Both teams will probably play two specialist spinners.
Notable stats
Pant in form at home
Pant is the Capitals' top run-scorer this IPL season and is averaging 80.5 from his last three innings in Delhi.
Team News
Delhi are waiting on the match fitness of David Warner, who could replace Shai Hope in the XI. Rajasthan might replace seamer Sandeep Sharma with an extra spinner.
DC vs RR Probable 11
DC Playing 11
- Prithvi Shaw
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abishek Porel
- Shai Hope
- Rishabh Pant (C)
- Axar Patel
- Tristan Stubbs
- Kumar Kushagra
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Rasikh Salam
- Lizaad Williams
RR Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Sanju Samson (C)
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Dhruv Jurel
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Avesh Khan
- Sandeep Sharma
Dream11 Prediction
Rajasthan have stronger batting and bowling form than Delhi. The Capitals have homeground advantage, but that's probably not going to be enough to be the Royals.
Top Picks
Riyan Parag: Put Rajathan's leading run-scorer this season in your Dream11 team and look forward to a big performance from the middle-order dynamo.
Kuldeep Yadav: Left-arm wrist spinners are a rare breed and the Capitals have one of the best in Yadav, who is a must for your Dream11 team.
Trent Boult: The New Zealand pace ace has been in fine form for Rajasthan this season and is among the best left-arm fast bowlers in the tournament.
DC vs RR Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Sanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant (VC)
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Riyan Parag, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
