IPL 2023, SRH vs DC: Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
Delhi Capitals won their last game against KKR [Source: AP]
On Monday, the IPL fanatics will witness the battle between bottom-sitters, as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will lock horns with each other in the 33rd group-stage match of the tournament. The iconic Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad will host this face-off.
Team Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad [Source: AP]
Despite having a formidable lineup, Sunrisers Hyderabad have failed to make their mark in the IPL 2023, occupying the ninth position in the points table with only two wins in six matches. While their batters have been inconsistent, the SRH bowlers have also let them down, being unable to strike at crucial junctures.
More importantly, SRH have lost two of their three home games owing to poor cricket on Hyderabad's two-paced surface. So, although the intent is there, the execution needs to meet the expectations.
Team Preview: Delhi Capitals
David Warner has been consistent with the bat [Source: AP]
On a similar note, Delhi Capitals have also been sub-par in the tournament, losing five of their six group-stage fixtures. However, they finally managed a victory, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets in a low-scoring thriller on Thursday.
While their decision to include Ishant Sharma in the playing XI worked wonders, David Warner emerged as their saviour yet again to script a much-needed win for the Capitals. However, plenty of improvement is desired from their star batters, especially Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh, who are yet to step up with the bat this season.
Match Details
Date & Time: April 24, 07.30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report: The surface in Hyderabad will be a tad two-paced, assisting spinners throughout the day. However, we can expect batters to put up decent scores if they spend some time in the middle. As teams batting second have won two of the three matches at the venue this season, the toss-winner will likely field first.
Probable Teams
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik
Impact Players: T Natarajan, Mayank Dagar, Abdul Samad, Sanvir Singh, Glenn Phillips
Delhi Capitals: David Warner (C), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Phil Salt (WK), Lalit Yadav, Aman Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma
Impact Players: Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Chetan Sakariya
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: David Warner, Rahul Tripathi, Harry Brook, Manish Pandey
All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Markande
Captain: David Warner
Vice Captain: Aiden Markram/Kuldeep Yadav
Prediction
Considering the strengths of both teams, we reckon Sunrisers Hyderabad will emerge victorious in this match.