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The Delhi Capitals will be playing against the Rajasthan Royals in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 17th at 7:30 PM IST.
The Delhi Capitals have struggled with form in the tournament. Even though they have played good cricket, they are struggling at the bottom of the table with just two wins from six games. The Capitals will be looking to win this game and strengthen their position in the survival of existence.
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Narendra Modi Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
| Numbers | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Matches won batting first | 1 |
| Matches won batting second | 2 |
| Average first innings total | 176 |
| Average second innings total | 177 |
| Wickets by pacers | 26 |
| Wickets by spinners | 10 |
The Delhi Capitals will be looking to repeat their antics from the last time they played GT at this venue. The two points at stake in this game are crucial for the Capitals as they need to stay alive in the tournament. The following table will give us an idea of how the game might progress and, thus, the potential match-winners for GT.
| Phase | Avg 1st Innings Score | Avg Dismissals | Average 2nd Innings | Avg Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 52 | 1 | 53 | 2 |
| Middle Overs | 82 | 3 | 88 | 2 |
| Death Overs | 42 | 2 | 36 | 3 |
Three Match-winners for Delhi Capitals
Khaleel Ahmed
The Indian left-arm pacer has been in good rhythm in this tournament. He has taken nine wickets in the tournament and is currently the highest wicket-taker for his team in IPL 2024.
Khaleel Ahmed has good numbers against the Titans. He has picked up five wickets in three matches. Khaleel's economy has been 8.00 against GT, while his average and strike rate have been 19.20 and a strike rate of 14.40, respectively. Hence, Khaleel could be a match-winner for the Capitals in this game.
Ishant Sharma
The experienced Indian pacer has not picked up enough wickets in IPL 2024. However, Ishant's rhythm has been decent in the tournament. His record against the Titans is also good. Ishant Sharma has played only one game against the Titans and has picked up two wickets in four overs while conceding 23 runs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
The young Australian batter was impressed with his performance during his IPL debut. Jake Fraser-McGurk scored 55 runs in the first match at a strike rate of 157.14. The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium might suit McGurk, especially if the Capitals are batting second. Given his current form and hitting abilities, McGurk could become a match-winner for the Capitals.
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