The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is nearing its second weekend, and we have already witnessed a few nail-biting clashes. Match 16 of IPL 2019 will see Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad fight it out against each other on April 4 (Thursday) at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi.
The opening pair of David Warner and Jonny Bairstow have been a massive boost for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The duo have been in terrific form and will expect to carry on throughout the tournament. However, due to a strong opening combination, the middle-order is yet to come under the scanner. The likes of Manish Pandya and Yusuf Pathan will look to get some batting time so that they can stand up when required.
Meanwhile, their bowling has not performed as per expectation. Sunrisers Hyderabad have a potent bowling unit and the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Rashid Khan needs to bring his A game forward and support the batsmen.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have lacked the finishing qualities in this IPL. They have a quality squad but needs to strike a balance to return to winning ways. The top-order has not put a good start which has hurt their chances in the tournament. The batsmen have failed to carry on the innings after getting starts, and the bowling also needs to step up. Kagiso Rabada has been their top-performer, and he will need support from his teammates to help Delhi Capitals return to winning ways.
Date and Venue: April 4 (Thursday) at 8:00 PM IST, Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Weather Forecast
It will be warm in Delhi with the temperature hovering around 33 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature will go down eventually as the game progresses. There will be significant cloud cover during the game, and as a result, the real temperature feel will be less than 30 degrees Celsius.
Moreover, there will be no chances of rain, thus making it a forty overs action. The dew will be around 30 percent making it tough for the bowlers. The skippers of both sides will want to bowl first as defending targets will be tough at the Kotla.
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