DC vs GT Match Prediction: Having won the reverse fixture at Narendra Modi Stadium on April 17, Delhi Capitals (DC) have the golden opportunity to do the double over Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. This huge Indian Premier League (IPL) clash will kick off at 07:30 PM (IST), on April 24, 2024.
Match Preview
DC finally got their IPL 2024 season underway when they won back-to-back games against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT). Delhi won these two matches because of their bowlers performing with utmost authority. LSG could only manage 167/7 in 20 overs, which Delhi chased down in 18.1 overs, while the bowling against GT was of highest pedigree, as the 2022 IPL champions were restricted to ashes, with their batsmen bundling out for a combined 89 runs.
With the confidence exuding from both bowling and batting departments, DC headed into the home encounter against SRH with the sole aim of making a hattrick of wins. But it was anything but a contest, as Pat Cummins‘ team handed a brutal reality check to Rishabh Pant‘s team. Travis Head (89 off 32), Abhishek Sharma (46 off 12) and Shahbaz Ahmed (59 off 29) toyed with DC bowlers, and posted an incredible total of 266 runs. Although Jake Fraser-McGurk (65 off 18) tried fighting back, the total was always too big to chase down. Delhi fell short by 67 runs in the end.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, returned to winning ways with the three wickets win over Punjab Kings.
Four wickets from Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and two each from Noor Ahmad and Mohit Sharma restricted PBKS to just 142 runs in 20 overs. Despite that, GT still managed to make the most out of that target, with only a special effort from Rahul Tewatia (36 off 18) propelling GT towards the winning line.
Also Read: DC vs GT Dream11 Prediction
DC vs GT Match Details
| Match No | 40 |
| Teams | Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans |
| Captains | Rishabh Pant (DC) | Shubman Gill (GT) |
| Date & Time | April 21, Monday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The combined score in the last IPL 2024 match at this venue was 465 runs, which is a shade over 232 runs per innings. Does the pitch need to reveal more about itself where its loyalties lie?
Yes, the pitch tilts towards the batsmen, offering absolutely little to nothing to the bowlers. Then add in the mighty short boundaries, and you have a ground where batsmen of all shapes and sizes can score for fun. Expect runs here. But playing too many shots also offer opportunities, and that’s where the bowlers come in.
DC vs GT Head-To-Head Record
Delhi Capitals won the last match against Gujarat Titans, bringing the head-to-head level in this particular encounter to 2-2 in four matches. It was a complete meltdown from GT’s batting unit and the onus will be on the likes of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan and David Miller to set the tone with their sublime batting skills.
Last Meeting Between DC vs GT
GT: 92/4 (1st innings)
DC: 89/10 (2nd innings)
DC vs GT Predicted Playing 11:
Delhi Capitals Predicted Lineup:
Prithvi Shaw
David Warner
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Abishek Porel
Tristan Stubbs
Rishabh Pant (C/WK)
Lalit Yadav
Axar Patel
Anrich Nortje
Kuldeep Yadav
Mukesh Kumar
Khaleel Ahmed (IMPACT PLAYER)
Gujarat Titans Predicted Lineup:
Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
Shubman Gill (C)
Sai Sudarshan
David Miller
Azmatullah Omarzai
Rahul Tewatia
Shahrukh Khan
Rashid Khan
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
Noor Ahmad
Mohit Sharma
Sandeep Warrier (IMPACT PLAYER)
DC vs GT Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
DC Probable highest scorer: Jake Fraser-McGurk | Rishabh Pant
For some cricket fans, Jake Fraser-McGurk‘s brutal hitting in the last match against SRH was a journey back in time, as the Australian may have reminded many fans of Mr. 360 Ab de Villiers. Fraser-McGurk was that good. The stock of the 22-year-old Australian has already increased manifold. He remains one of the hottest cricket properties in the world. If you are looking for a captain or vice-captain option in DC vs GT Dream11 Today Teams, then Fraser-McGurk should be considered.
| Balls Faced | 18 |
| Runs Scored | 65 |
| 4s | 05 |
| 6s | 07 |
Rishabh Pant: The Indian wicket-keeper is in terrific form at the moment. Not only he is the leading scorer, with 254 runs in 8 innings, his strike-rate is on the higher side as well, at 15.29 to be precise, which tells how big an impact he is having as a batter. With GT’s wicket-keepers struggling for form, Pant should be you no-1 option from the wicket-keeping position in Fantasy Cricket teams.
| Balls Faced | 35 |
| Runs Scored | 44 |
| 4s | 05 |
| 6s | 01 |
GT Probable Highest Scorer: Shubman Gill or Sai Sudarshan
With 298 runs in 8 matches, Shubman Gill stands as GT’s highest scorer in IPL 2024. This comes as no surprise, considering he is undoubtedly the best batsman in Gujarat Titans‘ Playing 11. However, these numbers cannot conceal the fact that more is expected from Gill, who has only managed two half-centuries this season. Additionally, his strike rate remains below 150, a figure he should look to improve in the upcoming matches. Nevertheless, whenever GT takes the field, Gill remains a no-nonsense choice as captain in Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.
| Balls Faced | 203 |
| Runs Scored | 298 |
| 4s | 29 |
| 6s | 09 |
Sai Sudarshan has taken his stock to a whole new level after amassing 269 runs in 8 innings. The intriguing part is that he doesn’t have a 50+ score this season; despite that, he is the 2nd highest scorer in GT. This indicates that he consistently scores in double digits in almost every match. So, in a sense, he guarantees points and should be selected in DC vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
| Balls Faced | 220 |
| Runs Scored | 269 |
| 4s | 28 |
| 6s | 03 |
DC Probable Best Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav or Khaleel Ahmed
Despite giving away 55 runs in four overs against SRH, Kuldeep still managed to pick four wickets. That shows Kuldeep’s wicket taking abilities. More importantly, he is DC’s best bowler in every aspect and parameter. His economy rate after five matches stands at 7.70, while his bowling average is just a shade over 15 runs.
| Balls Bowled | 120 |
| Runs Given | 154 |
| Wickets | 10 |
| Economy | 7.70 |
Khaleel Ahmed is also amongst the wickets for Delhi Capitals, having picked up 10 wickets in 8 matches. He can offer good amount of points if picked in DC vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
GT Probable Best Bowler: Rashid Khan or Mohit Sharma
Afghanistan star started the season slow, but he is back to his lethal best in the last few games. During the match against Punjab Kings, Rashid gave away just 15 runs in four overs, picking up one wicket as well. That’s absolutely phenomenal.
| Balls Bowled | 24 |
| Runs Given | 15 |
| Wickets | 01 |
| Economy | 3.75 |
Mohit Sharma is another GT bowler who can impact any game with his bowling. He is known for breaking partnership, and it shows in his stats as well, as he is the leading wicket-taker for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024.
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between DC vs GT
Several factors contribute to the formulation of pre-match odds. These include current form, head-to-head records, and the team’s position on the points table, which are the main ingredients used to determine the odds before an encounter.
As previously mentioned, DC dominated the reverse fixture in a brutal manner, humiliating GT in front of their own fans. However, that game was an anomaly and is unlikely to repeat. GT will certainly be more prepared to put up a fight this time.
In terms of table position and form, GT is superior in both aspects. They currently hold 6th place with 8 points from 8 matches, whereas DC is positioned 8th, having lost 5 times in 8 matches. This is why the pre-match odds favor Gujarat Titans. You can check out DC vs GT IPL 2024 pre-match odds for more details.
Chances Of A Win
DC: 45%
GT: 55%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
