The 22nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. DCstrengthened their position on the points table with their super-over win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a super over in their last match.
The Capitals are at number 2 in the points table of matches and it will not be easy to defeat them. Virat Kohli and his men are also on par with 8 points with 4 wins but one down in the table as compared to DC due to net run rate. Now there is a fight between these two teams to get ahead of each other. Here are 3 player battles to watch out for:
#3 Glenn Maxwell vs Amit Mishra
Right-hander Glenn Maxwell has forgotten his last season’s performance with the Punjab team and he has scored 198 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 148+. However, he will be facing the leg-breaks of Amit Mishra, who has had a phenomenal outing in the last game as age has no effect on his bowling.
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During this match, Glenn Maxwell will play Amit Mishra for the first time since 2017. There will be a competition to watch. Maxwell’s record for bowling by Amit Mishra in T20: 3 innings, 14 runs off 14 balls, with just one boundary and the leggie got him twice.
#2 Devdutt Padikkal vs Kagiso Rabada
Devdutt Pedikkal has continued his form from last season as he returned to the team and has scored 171 runs in 4 matches at the strike rate of more than. However, he will be facing the like of the fiery pacer, Kagiso Rabada. However, Pdikkal’s form is very much responsible for RCB’s improved position in the points table. Both of them met face to face in 2020 as well. Pedikkal’s batting record in T20 bowling by Kagiso Rabada: 9 runs off 8 balls in 2 innings, with just one boundary.
#1 Rishabh Pant vs Harshal Patel
Rishabh Pant has given a big control on his stroke-making skills and is handling the team responsibly as the captain. Right-arm medium pacer, Harshal Patel is one of the most influential bowlers in this season as he has bowled 20 full overs and taking 15 wickets in 5 matches. Pant’s record for Patel’s bowling in T20: 18 runs off 11 balls in an innings with 3 boundary shots and pacer has to him once. Harshal played for DC last season.
