IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – DC Predicted XI
Oct 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Placed at the number second spot on the points table, Delhi Capitals (DC) faced their second defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Mumbai Indians in their last match. They are now set to face Rajasthan Royals (RR), who are coming off from a victory, on Wednesday (October 14) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Delhi Capitals has already a well-balanced combination of young and talented players lead by Shreyas Iyer. The defeat against MI will not lead to many changes in DC’s playing XI, but they will surely like to register a win against Rajasthan Royals to maintain their position in the table and bring back the confidence in the team.
Delhi Capitals predicted XI against Rajasthan Royals:
1. Prithvi Shaw:
Delhi Capitals has gone with Prithvi Shaw as the opener for this season, and he has also been successful in giving a good start. But Shaw has lost his wicket because of silly mistakes, mostly while rushing to play big shots. DC will want him to play a sensible knock against Rajasthan Royals.
2. Shikhar Dhawan:
Shikhar Dhawan is clearly struggling this year to get runs from his bat. In the last match against Mumbai Indians, he remained not out and scored 69 off 52 balls, but he batted too conservatively. The power-hitting was missing in his innings which DC needed to put a fighting score. However, this knock will boost Dhawan’s confidence and is a good thing for Delhi Capitals.
3. Ajinkya Rahane:
Ajinkya Rahane played the first match for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians. He showed his class with the bat after hitting effortless fours before losing his wicket to Krunal Pandya. The veteran will look to play a big knock against Rajasthan Royals to fill the void of Shimron Hetmyer.
4. Shreyas Iyer:
Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer has very well taken the responsibility at no. 3. He has scored 245 runs in seven matches at the strike rate of 138. 41. Apart from his batting, the youngster’s captaincy has also been praised which has given the franchise a good start.
5. Alex Carey:
Shreyas Iyer has stated that Rishabh Pant will be out for play for one week because of his injury. As a result, Alex Carey will play the match against Rajasthan Royals. Delhi Capitals will want him to fill up the space of the big-hitter Rishabh Pant.
6. Marcus Stoinis:
Marcus Stoinis is a vital cog for Delhi Capitals both with bat and ball. He is the big hitter while had also got the knack of picking wickets at crunch situation. His bowling against Kings XI Punjab is unforgettable which had led the game to super over. In the last seven matches, the Australian allrounder has scored 175 runs at the strike rate of 175.00 and picked six wickets. He is undoubtedly going to play all the matches for DC this season.
7. Axar Patel:
Axar Patel, the lanky allrounder, has given valuable contribution with the ball. He has picked six wickets in six matches at the staggering economy rate of 5.05. Patel had also given crucial contribution against RR in Sharjah as he scored 17 runs off 8 balls. Although it was a short innings, it was very impactful. Delhi Capitals will want him to showcase similar performance in Dubai.
8. Harshal Patel:
Harshal Patel has so far played four matches and has picked up three wickets. The 29-year-old pacer proved to be expensive in the last match against Mumbai Indians. He will surely look to bounce back stronger against RR.
9. Ravichandran Ashwin:
Ravichandran Ashwin, the lone spinner, in the team has been extraordinary this season. Against RR in their last meeting, he picked the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler and Mahipal Lomror while gave away 22 runs in his four-over. If he produces the same masterpiece again, Delhi Capitals are surely going to have the upper hand in the game.
10. Kagiso Rabada:
Kagiso Rabada is the game changer and match-winner for Delhi Capitals. His only presence in the bowling attack makes them stronger. The fast bowler has picked up 17 wickets, including one four-wicket haul, in seven matches at the economy rate of 7.69.
11. Anrich Nortje:
Anrich Nortje got the place in the playing XI after Ishant Sharma surfaced with injury but has impressed with pace bowling. He has snared eight wickets in seven matches at the economy rate of 7.21. The Proteas has now become a vital cog and an indispensable part of Delhi Capitals.