The upcoming IPL 2024 clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 28 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur promises a riveting showdown. Both teams are eager to secure their second victory of the season. Rajasthan Royals are riding high after a convincing win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their previous encounter.
Led by a stellar performance from skipper Sanju Samson, who hammered 82 runs off 52 balls, RR posted a formidable total of 193/4. Contributions from Riyan Parag (43 off 29 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (20 off 12 balls) bolstered their innings. In response, Rajasthan’s bowlers restricted LSG to 173/6, clinching victory by 20 runs.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, are seeking redemption after a narrow defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Pant, returning to professional cricket after 15 months, contributed 18 runs off 13 balls in his comeback match. However, despite a collective effort from the team, DC fell short as PBKS chased down their target of 175 runs.
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In their head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan and Delhi have engaged in 27 IPL matches, with each team claiming victory in 13 and 14 matches, respectively. The highest total scored by Delhi against RR stands at 207 runs, while RR’s highest score against Delhi is an impressive 222 runs. In their recent encounters, Rajasthan has dominated, winning three out of their last five matches. However, DC will be eager to turn the tide and secure a crucial win in this highly anticipated fixture.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, kicked off their campaign with a resounding victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Samson’s unbeaten 82 set the tone for a cohesive team performance, with the bowlers led by Trent Boult and Ravichandran Ashwin contributing to the win. As they gear up to face Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals aim to capitalize on their strong start by sticking to their strategy of setting formidable targets while relying on their bowlers to defend them.
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals faced a setback against Punjab Kings in their opening match, failing to chase down the target. Despite Rishabh Pant’s return, their batting lineup struggled, and the absence of Anrich Nortje affected their bowling attack. With Anrich Nortje’s availability for the upcoming match, the Capitals look to bolster their bowling and bounce back from defeat.
Probable XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ricky Bhui, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Yashasvi Jaiswal (Vice Captain), Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Ravi Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Jos Butler, Sanju Samson (c), David Warner (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult. Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed
