IPL 2023, RCB vs DC: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips, & Prediction
Faf du Plessis & Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)
Delhi Capitals will be eager to break their winless streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season as they gear up to face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 20th match of the tournament on Saturday, April 15 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Team Preview
Delhi Capitals
The IPL 2023 season has been a nightmare for the Delhi Capitals, with the team still searching for their first victory. Having lost all four of their matches so far, they find themselves languishing at the bottom of the points table.
They have had a tough time with their batting unit in this season, with only captain David Warner showing any signs of form. However, even he has struggled to score runs at a high strike rate, and the rest of the batting lineup has failed to step up to the occasion.
They will be relying heavily on the bowling prowess of Anrich Nortje and Mustafizur Rahman, both of whom have been in excellent form in the IPL 2023 season so far. Heading into this match, the team will be looking to put an end to their losing streak and secure their first victory of the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, got off to a flying start in the tournament with a thumping win over the Mumbai Indians. However, their fortunes have taken a turn for the worse since then, with the team losing their next two matches back-to-back. This includes a crushing defeat at the hands of the Kolkata Knight Riders and a dramatic, yet heart-breaking one-wicket loss to the Lucknow Super Giants.
While they have been well-served by their batting unit thus far in the tournament except the game against KKR, their bowling unit has been cause for concern. In their latest match at their home ground, Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel failed to contain runs against the Super Giants. The team will be looking to address these issues and bounce back stronger in this match.
Match Details
Date and Time: 15 April, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Jio Cinema & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has earned a reputation as a ‘graveyard’ for bowlers, with the surface often proving to be a tough challenge. Recent matches at this ground have seen bowlers struggle and concede way too many runs. However, the team that wins the toss will hold a massive edge in this match, as chasing has always been easier at this venue, regardless of the total. This trend is likely to continue, and the team that wins the toss will likely opt to chase.
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat, David Willey, Wayne Parnell/Wanindu Hasaranga Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner (c), Manish Pandey, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Karthik
Batters: David Warner, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli
All-Rounders: Glenn, Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Michael Bracewell, Akshar Patel
Bowlers: David, Willey, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Siraj
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Vice-Captain: David Warner
Prediction
Although Delhi Capitals boast an impressive bowling attack, Royal Challengers Bangalore's batting line-up cannot be underestimated. Given the home ground advantage, they are likely to be a force to be reckoned with and start the match as favourites.
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