DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction: With only a handful of games left in IPL 2024 season, the stakes ride high in every game. This match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is no exception as both teams look to return to winning ways when they clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday, May 07, 2024.
Four wins in five matches have injected much-needed life into Delhi Capitals‘ seemingly faltering IPL 2024 campaign, placing them firmly in the race for the playoffs. However, unlike direct rival teams such as Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who made a fast start to the current campaign, Delhi have been playing catch-up from the beginning and has little room for errors.
DC lost to KKR by seven wickets in last match
DC’s situation has become more alarming after their seven-wicket defeat in the last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. They cannot afford to lose this upcoming match if they want to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. Even though the gap between them and the top four would still be two points in case of a loss, reaching the top four would become increasingly difficult.
In contrast, Rajasthan Royals face a less pressing situation. However, this game presents a unique opportunity for them to bounce back following a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Adding to their challenges for RR, Kolkata Knight Riders dethroned them from the top of the power rankings after a convincing 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.
Rajasthan Royals must respond strongly to reclaim their position and assert themselves as the team to beat in this IPL 2024 campaign. For Delhi Capitals, it’s crucial to keep their season alive and thriving.
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DC vs RR Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: DC could only manage 153/9 in the last match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium. This score in the first innings is somewhat misleading, as the pitch is not as challenging as DC’s batters made it seem
The second innings followed the expected trajectory, with KKR reaching the target with ease, winning in 16.3 overs while losing just three wickets. Expect a better batting performance from whichever team bats first. However, keep an eye on the spinners. In any case, the team batting first should aim to surpass the 170-run mark.
Weather Report: No surprises here. The weather conditions are typical for May. The temperature is soaring above 40°C during the day, and Tuesday is no exception. However, there should be some relief in the evening as the temperature is expected to drop by a few degrees. Rain is unlikely, and the humidity level should remain below 20%.
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DC vs RR Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 28 |
| DC Wins | 13 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Delhi Capitals
DC’s leading wicket-taker
- Mukesh Kumar missed DC‘s clash against KKR due to a hamstring strain. The 30-year-old should be back in DC’s Playing XI for this game.
- Kumar Kushagra is the most likely player making way for Mukesh in Delhi’s Playing 11.
- Either Abhishek Porel or Rasikh Salam are expected to be used as Impact Player, depending on whether DC bat first or bowl in the first innings.
- The rest of DC’s playing 11 should be more or less the same from the last match.
- The likes of Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, to name a few, should start the match for Delhi.
Rajasthan Royals
- Rajasthan Royals have no injury concerns ahead of this match.
- They should stick to their playing 11 that featured against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- If Rajasthan bat first, expect Sandeep Sharma to be used as an Impact Player in the 2nd innings.
- In case, Rajasthan chase in the 2nd innings, Jos Buttler is likely to start as an Impact Player.
TOP Picks For DC vs RR Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Sanju Samson: He must be seething after getting out on 0 against SRH. That was a minor blip in Sanju Samson’s spectacular IPL 2024 campaign. He is scoring runs during chase and in the first innings. The Indian wicket-keeper batter is worth the shot for either captain or vice-captain role.
Sanju Samson In IPL 2024: Innings: 10 | Runs: 385 | 4s: 36 | 6s: 17. - Rishabh Pant: DC‘s captain is leading the scoring charts for the team this season. He has been phenomenal since making a sensational comeback from a life threatening injury he suffered in December 2022. The 26-year-old has scored 398 runs in 11 innings, including three scores of half centuries. He can make a difference in any Fantasy Cricket Team.
Rishabh Pant In IPL 2024: Innings: 11 | Runs: 398 | 4s: 31 | 6s: 24
Pant is DC’s leading scorer in IPL 2024
- Riyan Parag: Scored 77 runs off just 49 deliveries against SRH and almost took his team home. He was brilliant. As simple as that. In fact, after that 77-run innings, the 22-year-old is now the leading run-scorer for the Royals this season. A player worth having in Dream11 Fantasy cricket teams.
Riyan Parag In Last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 77 | Balls: 49 | 4s: 08 | 6s: 04. - Jake Fraser-Mcgurk: In only six innings, he has scored the third most runs for DC in IPL 2024. The 22-year-old has been a sensational addition in DC’s Playing 11, and he is also keeping the fan-favorite David Warner out of the squad. That’s how good he has been this season.
Jake Fraser-McGurk In IPL 2024: Innings: 06 | Runs: 259 | 4s: 23 | 6s: 23.
Chahal is RR’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: The 23-year-old is in spectacular form of late. Following a slow start to IPL 2024 campaign, he has now come into his own, scoring runs for fun. In the last game as well, Jaiswal was on the top of his powers, as he scored 67 runs off 40 balls against SRH.
Yashasvi Jaiswal In Last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 67 | Balls: 40 | 4s: 07 | 6s: 02.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Jos Buttler: He has scored 319 runs in 9 innings, but the truth is 207 of those runs came in two innings, courtesy of two magnificent hundred. It means, the England wicket-keeper batter has scored 112 runs in the other 7 innings, and that’s 16 run per innings. To be true, he has been inconsistent. But he is a match-winner on his day and shouldn’t be overlooked entirely. If you are picking up in your DC vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams, then go with him either as a captain or vice-captain.
Jos Buttler In IPL 2024: Innings: 09 | Runs: 319 | 4s: 32 | 6s: 11. - Yuzvendra Chahal: The pitch is likely to offer some assistance to spinners and slow bowlers. And we all know Yuzvendra Chahal can trouble the batter on any pitch. He is a pure wicket-taker and the leading wicket-taker for RR in IPL 2024.
Yuzvendra Chahal In IPL 2024: Innings: 10 | Wickets: 13 | Best: 3/11. - Kuldeep Yadav: Just like Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav is someone who can spin a batsman out. In 8 innings, the 29-year-old has taken 12 wickets for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. He is worth the shot in Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.
Kuldeep Yadav In IPL 2024: Innings: 08 | Wickets: 12 | Best: 4/55.
Players Worth Considering In DC vs RR IPL 2024 Match
- Trent Boult: Has taken 10 wickets and maintains and economy below 8 in IPL 2024.
- Mukesh Kumar: With 13 wickets, he is DC‘s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024.
- Avesh Khan: RR bowler has taken 11 wickets in 10 innings.
- Khaleel Ahmed: Has 12 wickets for DC in 11 innings. In good form.
- Sandeep Sharma: Partnership breaker. He has nine wickets in just 5 innings.
DC vs RR Predicted Lineups
Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Lizaad Williams, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Salam (IMPACT PLAYER)
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma (IMPACT PLAYER)
DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction Teams
Here are Dream11 Team Today (Teams to be updated at the toss*)
DC vs RR Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (UPDATED)
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson, R Pant
- Batsmen: Y Jaiswal (VC), J Fraser-McGurk (C)
- All-rounders: A Patel, R Parag
- Bowlers: Y Chahal, K Yadav, S Sharma, K Ahmed, T Boult
DC vs RR Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (UPDATED)
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson, R Pant (VC), J Buttler (C)
- Batsmen: T Stubbs, P Shaw
- All-rounders: A Patel, R Parag
- Bowlers: Y Chahal, K Yadav, T Boult, K Ahmed
