Indian Premier League: Game 50
Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
6 May 2023
Playing in their tenth game of the season Delhi Capitals will welcome Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 50th game of the season at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 6th May. Both teams are in good form recently and are coming into the game on the back of a win. Who will win this game?
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The Delhi Capitals have struggled this season with only three wins in their nine matches. However, they have won three of their last four matches, and they are hoping to continue their winning momentum in their next game. The batting lineup has been a significant disappointment for the Capitals, with the exception of David Warner, who has been the only consistent scorer. Phil Salt, Prithvi Shaw, Rilee Rossouw, and Sarfaraz Khan have been inconsistent and failed to have a significant impact in the tournament.
Despite their inconsistent batting, the Delhi Capitals have players with the potential to cause destruction. Salt and Rossouw can be very destructive on their day. They have yet to perform in the tournament, but they have the ability to leave their opponents dumbfounded. Axar Patel has been determined with the bat and is the team's second-highest run-getter.
In their last match, Aman Hakim Khan played a gritty half-century, and his 53-run partnership with Ripal Patel for the 7th wicket helped the Capitals defeat the Gujarat Titans. Khaleel Ahmed and Ishant Sharma put in an inspiring performance with the ball, defending a modest total of 130.
Kuldeep Yadav will be essential to the Capitals' success on a slow pitch, where spin is likely to be important. He is the team's leading wicket-taker and is also economical.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Lineup
David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Ripal Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Royal Challengers Bangalore
The recent victory of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last game has given them a boost for their upcoming match. Their opening pair of Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli is one of the strongest in the league, providing good starts for the team. Glenn Maxwell has been performing well in the number 3 position, contributing to 70% of the team's runs so far. However, the middle order has not been consistent, leaving the team vulnerable if the top order fails. Kohli has a good record against DC, making him a key player to watch. RCB will rely on their strong seam attack, led by Mohammed Siraj with 15 wickets and supported by Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, and Josh Hazlewood, to give them an advantage in the match.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Lineup
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood
Expert betting tips
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium offers a fair challenge to both batsmen and bowlers, as it maintains a balance between the two. The surface has a tendency to keep the ball low and slow, which provides an advantage to the spinners. Conversely, since there is very little grass on the pitch, the fast bowlers will have to maintain accuracy in their line and length. DC has found a new wind in their sail and is expected to win this tie.