The 20th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will be played between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, April 15. After starting their season on a high, the hosts of the game succumbed to two losses. While their batting unit has stepped up more often than not, RCB will bank on an improved performance from their bowling attack with the return of Wanindu Hasaranga.
On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals are still searching for their maiden win of the season as they lost four matches in this edition so far despite David Warner and Axar Patel’s exploits with the bat. While they have had their personnel concerns, the Capitals have a decent roster and will fancy bagging their first win of the season.
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These two teams have met each other in a total of 28 games so far, where Royal Challengers Bangalore won 18 while Delhi Capitals managed to take away 10 matches. With both teams eager to get their campaign back on track, a thrilling contest beckons in Bangalore.
#1 Virat Kohli vs Khaleel Ahmed
As RCB stalwart, Virat Kohli and DC’s Khaleel Ahmed open the proceedings for their respective teams, they are bound to face each other. The away-going deliveries have often troubled Kohli in the past and Khaleel will be looking forward to exploiting the same. The young left-arm pacer has dismissed the RCB star once in two innings. Kohli, however, has been aggressive against him, accumulating 17 off 10 balls.
#2 David Warner vs Mohammed Siraj
Though David Warner hasn’t managed to score freely this season so far, he has been scoring runs quite consistently. Mohammed Siraj, who operates with the new ball, will look to dismiss the DC skipper cheaply. Warner has fallen prey to him once in four IPL meetings.
However, he has gathered runs at 182.60 against the pacer. Their battle in powerplay overs can certainly be enticing.
#3 Glenn Maxwell vs Kuldeep Yadav
Glenn Maxwell played a valiant knock of 59 in his previous outing against Lucknow Super Giants. He would be raring to replicate his heroics. Kuldeep Yadav will look to dent his plans. The left-arm wrist-spinner has managed to get better of Maxwell thrice in as many IPL meetings. The Australian, however, has been highly aggressive against him, garnering 59 runs off just 21 balls.
