Tata IPL 2022 – RR vs DC, match preview, predicted lineups
Rajasthan Royals will play Delhi Capitals for the second time in Tata IPL 2022 as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.
Date & Time : 11th May 2022, 7:30 PM IST
Venue : Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Rajasthan Royals have been one of the top sides this season in the IPL and they will look to finish high as they near the playoffs. They will play their brand of cricket.
RR are currently third in the points table after 11 games with 14 points.
Rajasthan have had the Orange & Purple cap holders which shows there strength. In terms of batting they have the firepower to trouble anyone. While bowling wise they too have the resources to get the job done, it’s only the matter of execution.
RR have won their games against, SRH, MI, LSG, KKR, DC, RCB & PBKS. They have lost to RCB, GT & KKR.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have been average this season and they know it. They need to up their game to qualify for the playoffs.
DC are currently fifth in the points table after 11 games with 10 points.
Delhi batting have sometimes clicked, sometimes they haven’t. They need to be consistent. Bowling wise with some good options available they should feel comfortable.
DC have so far won against, MI, KKR (2), PBKS & SRH. They have lost to GT, LSG (2), RCB, RR & CSK.
In terms of the head to head, RR are ahead having won 13 games compared to 12 of Delhi out of the 25 played.
For the wicket, the batsman will be aided with good bowlers reaping rewards.
Team news and possible lineups
There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.
RR XI ; Buttler, Jaiswal, Samson (C&WK), Paddikal, Parag, R. van der Dussen/D. Mitchell, R. Ashwin, Boult, P. Krishna, Chahal, Sen.
DC XI : Warner, Bharat, M. Marsh, Pant (C&WK), Powell, A. Patel, R. Patel, Thakur, K. Yadav, K. Ahmed, Nortje.
Prediction
Toss plays a crucial part for me with teams maybe opting to bat first.
