DC vs. SRH, After playing their first two “home” matches in Vizag due to ongoing renovations at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals (DC) are finally returning to familiar territory. However, their homecoming is set to be challenged by the high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side, who are riding on the momentum of three consecutive victories.
DC vs. SRH: Pant’s Captaincy and Glovework
DC vs. SRH, DC captain Rishabh Pant will be under the spotlight following his stellar performance against Gujarat Titans in the previous game. Pant’s sensational glovework and apt captaincy calls guided DC to a dominating victory, giving them a significant boost in net run rate and lifting them off the bottom of the points table.
The Bat vs. Ball Battle
Saturday’s clash promises to be a riveting contest between bat and ball, with SRH’s aggressive batting lineup facing off against DC’s impressive bowling unit. SRH captain Pat Cummins has even declared that other teams fear their batting prowess even before stepping onto the field.
DC’s Bowling Brilliance
DC’s switch to an Indian bowling core has paid dividends in their last two games. Kuldeep Yadav starred against Lucknow Super Giants, while the entire lineup fired in unison in the match against Gujarat Titans, handing DC an impressive win.
Head-to-Head Battles
SRH and DC have a closely contested head-to-head record, with SRH winning 12 out of the 23 games played between the sides. However, when playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, SRH has won five games compared to DC’s solitary victory.
Pitch Conditions and Weather
The fresh pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to favor batsmen, as indicated by DC head coach Ricky Ponting’s preference for a shootout against SRH. The hot and dry weather in Delhi, with zero chances of rainfall, further suggests conducive conditions for batting.
Team News and Predicted XIs
DC may see the return of David Warner, with Jake Fraser-McGurk’s position at the top order potentially under scrutiny. SRH, on the other hand, are likely to stick with their winning combination.
DC Predicted Playing XI:
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel/Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (wk and c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
SRH Predicted Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande
Impact Subs:
Khaleel Ahmed for Abishek Porel (DC) Rahul Tripathi/Jaydev Unadkat for Travis Head (SRH)
