SunRisers Hyderabad (AP Photo)
The clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) promises to be a captivating encounter in the IPL 2024. Scheduled to take place on April 20th at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, both teams are gearing up to continue their quest for dominance in this fiercely contested tournament.
With both teams eager to secure valuable points in the race to the playoffs, expect nothing short of a fiercely competitive encounter when DC lock horns with SRH.
DC vs SRH: Team Previews
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals, despite a few setbacks earlier in the season, have shown signs of resurgence in their recent matches. With a mixed bag of results, including three wins and four losses, DC finds themselves in a position where every game becomes crucial for their playoff aspirations. In their latest outing against the Gujarat Titans, DC displayed a commanding performance, clinching a comfortable six-wicket victory.
Led by skipper Rishabh Pant, their bowlers dismantled the opposition batting lineup, restricting Gujarat to a meager total before chasing it down convincingly. Pant's leadership both behind the stumps and with the bat has been instrumental in guiding DC to victories, instilling a sense of confidence in the squad. DC will be banking on their captaincy of Rishabh Pant and the return of key players like David Warner to bolster their lineup.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have been a force to reckon with in this edition of the IPL. Boasting an impressive record of four wins from six matches, SRH has been riding on a wave of confidence. In their previous encounter against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, SRH showcased their batting prowess by posting a mammoth total of 287 runs, courtesy of stellar performances from Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Abdul Samad.
Their bowlers, led by skipper Pat Cummins, complemented the batting effort by picking up crucial wickets at regular intervals, ultimately securing a comfortable victory. SRH's ability to perform collectively as a unit, both with the bat and ball, has been their key strength so far in the tournament.
DC vs SRH: Match Details & Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Date and Time | 20 April 2024, 7:30 PM |
Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports Network and JioCinema |
DC vs SRH: Arun Jaitley Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is set to host its first game of the season, offering a flat track favoring batsmen with slight assistance for fast bowlers. Spinners could find purchase throughout the match.
Historically, chasing teams have prevailed 46 times, while those batting first secured 37 victories, suggesting the toss-winner may opt to bowl. Nonetheless, if Delhi Capitals win the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they might elect to bat first, considering SRH's performance while chasing.
DC vs SRH: Playing 11
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Players: Sumit Kumar, Abhishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Lizaad Williams, Lalit Yadav
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed, Jaydev Unadkat, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Mayank Markande
Impact Players: Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Anmol Preet Singh, T Natarajan, Umran Malik
DC vs SRH: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Roles | Players |
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Wicket keeper | Rishabh Pant, Heinrich Klaasen |
Batter | Abhishek Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, Travis Head |
All-rounder | Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy |
Bowler | Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Pat Cummins |
Vice- Captain | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
Captain | Heinrich Klaasen |
DC vs SRH: Winner Prediction
While there head-to-head stats show that DC has won more games, considering the recent outings, SRH are favorites to win this game.