In the 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will be played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DC will be taking on SRH for the second time this season. Delhi Capitals is currently placed at the bottom of the points table of this season of IPL whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad is currently placed at the ninth spot on the points table.
Delhi Capitals played seven games in this season of the IPL where they managed to win a couple of games while Sunrisers Hyderabad also played seven matches in this season where they too, won two games.
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These two teams have played have played 21 games against each other in the history of IPL so far where Delhi Capitals managed to win 10 games while Sunrisers Hyderabad won the remaining matches. The last time they played against each other this season, Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs.
Here are three player battles to watch out for during DC vs SRH match:
#1 Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs David Warner
In SRH’s home game against Delhi Capitals, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was at his phenomenal best despite being on the losing side. Nevertheless, he demonstrated that he still has the skills to take on the best batter. In the upcoming match, he will face his former SRH teammate, David Warner. Both players are crucial for their respective teams, and a strong start will be essential for their chances of winning.
#2 Marco Jansen vs Mitchell Marsh
Marco Jansen has been quietly impressive this season. He has been an excellent support for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and his ability to get the ball to rear up from a length could pose a challenge to the struggling Mitchell Marsh. The all-rounder came into the tournament with consistent performances but has not been able to replicate his form. He will be hoping to break out of his slump and take on the pace of Jansen.
#3 Anrich Nortje vs Aiden Markram
Anrich Nortje has been the standout bowler for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023, bowling relentlessly regardless of support from his teammates. He will look to test SRH’s top batter, Aiden Markram, in challenging batting conditions in Delhi. SRH has relied heavily on Markram’s runs for their wins so far, and he will aim to score off Nortje’s pace, particularly square off the wicket. However, Nortje will be aiming to bowl straight at the stumps to deny Markram any room to score.
