Delhi Capitals Vs Gujarat Titans – IPL 2024, Match 40
Preview
- Matchup: DC Vs GT
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Date & Time: Today, April 24, 2024 (Start time not mentioned)
Recent Form
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Won their last match against Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Lost their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Head-to-Head (Last Meeting)
- Venue: Ahmedabad
- Result: DC won by 6 wickets
- GT were bundled out for 89 runs.
- DC chased down the target in 8.5 overs.
Standings
- Gujarat Titans (GT): 6th position with 4 wins and 8 points from 8 matches.
- Delhi Capitals (DC): 8th position with 3 wins and 6 points from 8 matches.
The stage is set for a rematch between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 40th match of the IPL 2024. This time, DC will be seeking revenge on their home turf at the Arun Jaitley Stadium after a disastrous loss against GT last week.
In their previous encounter, GT’s batting faltered, mustering only 89 runs. DC chased down the target effortlessly in just over 8 overs. However, GT bounced back with a win against Punjab Kings and head into this match with renewed confidence. Currently ranked sixth with four wins, they’ll be aiming to climb the points table.
Meanwhile, DC needs a turnaround after a crushing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Languishing at eighth place with just three wins, they’ll be desperate to get back on track. This match promises an exciting clash between a team seeking redemption and another aiming to solidify their position.
DC Vs GT: Weather/Pitch Report
Great news for cricket fans! The weather in Delhi for Wednesday’s match seems like a batter’s dream. It’ll be mostly clear skies with no rain forecast. Humidity is expected to be low at around 21%, making for pleasant playing conditions. A gentle breeze of 11 km/hr is also anticipated, and the temperature should stay manageable, reaching a high of around 32 degrees Celsius.
- The batters for Sunrisers Hyderabad had a field day at this ground in their previous match against Delhi, with a high-scoring encounter of 465 runs.
- Expecting a similar batting paradise on Wednesday, the pitch should favor batsmen once again. However, pace bowlers might find their due as well
DC Vs GT: Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals
Abishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (C), David Warner, P Shaw, T Stubbs, Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel, KL Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, KK Ahmed, J Fraser-McGurk
Gujarat Titans
A Manohar, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, DA Miller, R Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shubman Gill (C), Noor Ahmad, MM Sharma, S Sandeep Warrier
DC Vs GT: Captain/Vice-Captain Picks
Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC, BAT): This right-handed hitter has been on fire, scoring 140 runs in just 3 matches with a blistering strike rate of 222.22. Watch out for his big shots!
Shubman Gill (GT, BAT): The reigning Orange Cap winner (most runs in IPL 2023), Gill is crucial for GT’s batting. His two fifties so far have laid the foundation for good scores, and his performance will be key again
Kuldeep Yadav (DC, BOWL): Remember his four-wicket haul at this very ground? The left-arm wrist spinner is in top form and will be looking to repeat his magic and restrict the opponent’s score.
DC Vs GT: Top Player Picks
Rishabh Pant (DC, WK): The swashbuckling wicket-keeper batsman has been a vital cog for DC in the middle order. He boasts an impressive 254 runs at a strike rate of over 150, providing much-needed impetus to the DC batting.
Rashid Khan (GT, BOWL): This Afghan spin wizard is a game-changer for GT. His four overs can turn the tide of the match with his tricky bowling. He’s also handy with the bat, chipping in with crucial runs lower down the order.
R Sai Kishore (GT, BOWL): Fresh off a Player of the Match performance against PBKS, Sai Kishore is currently the tournament’s most economical bowler with a phenomenal average of 14.17. His left-arm orthodox bowling will be a key weapon for GT.
Dream11, Team 1, Small League & H2H
DC Vs GT
Wicket-keepers: Wriddhiman Saha, Rishabh Pant
Batters: David Warner, Tristan Stubbs, Shubman Gill, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sai Sudharshan
All-rounders: Axar Patel
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma
Captain First-Choice: Shubman Gill || Captain Second-Choice: Kuldeep Yadav
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jake Fraser McGurk || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Rashid Khan
Dream11, Team 2, Grand League
DC Vs GT
Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: David Warner, Shubman Gill, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sai Sudharshan, David Miller, Prithvi Shaw
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain First-Choice: Rishabh Pant || Captain Second-Choice: Sai Sudharshan
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sai Sudharsan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: David Warner
Who Could Win?
GT’s bowling edge gives them the upper hand. Their attack, featuring the wily Rashid Khan and the in-form Sai Kishore, looks more potent compared to DC’s recent struggles. DC’s batting, despite Pant’s heroics, and bowling have been inconsistent. With these factors considered, GT appears to be the favorite to win this contest.
