DC vs RR Match Prediction: Following a soul-crunching one-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be looking for an immediate response when they clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday evening. The match is set to kick-off at 07:30 PM (IST), on May 07, 2024.
Match Preview
DC saw their two-game winning streak come to an end against the high-flying Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, DC faced early trouble as both openers Prithvi Shaw (13 off 7) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (12 off 7) departed within 3 overs. The team never quite recovered from this setback, losing wickets at regular intervals. At one point, DC were struggling at 11/8, with only Kuldeep Yadav‘s late burst (35 off 26) helping them cross the 150-run mark.
However, on a flat Eden Gardens pitch, this total was below par. KKR successfully chased down the target in 16.3 overs, losing just three wickets in the process. Although DC remained in 6th place after the defeat, their chances of securing a top-four finish took a significant blow.
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Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals enter this match on the heels of a heartbreaking one-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Adding to their woes, Kolkata Knight Riders overtook them for the top spot with a commanding 98-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants.
As such, RR needs to respond strongly and assert their position as one of the favorites for this season’s trophy. Despite the recent setback, RR maintains their form as one of the hottest teams in the league, with only two losses in 10 previous games. A win against DC would allow RR to reclaim the top spot from KKR. Here’s DC vs RR Match prediction.
DC vs RR Match Details
| Match No | 56 |
| Teams | Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals |
| Captains | Rishabh Pant (DC) | Sanju Samson (RR) |
| Date & Time | May 07, Sunday, 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The average first innings score at Arun Jaitley Stadium is above 170 runs. The last match was an exception, as Delhi Capitals struggled to cross even the 150-run mark. They did manage to make 153/9 in the end, thanks to a late surge from Kuldeep Yadav, who scored 35 runs off 26 deliveries. KKR were never in trouble during the chase, winning the game in 16.3 overs in the end.
DC‘s low score in the last game was more due to their batsmen’s failure, with the pitch playing a minor part in that. Still, spinners are getting assistance from the surfaces now, as the pitches are becoming old and overused. The team batting first should aim to post more than 170-175 runs.
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DC vs RR Head-To-Head Record
This will be the 29th meeting between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. RR have won 15 times in those encounter with DC winning the other 13 matches. Rajasthan also won the reverse fixture by 12 runs earlier in the season.
Last Meeting Between DC vs RR
RR: 185/5 (1st Innings)
DC: 173/5 (2nd Innings)
DC vs RR Predicted Playing 11:
Delhi Capitals Predicted Lineup:
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 Predicted Lineup:
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)
Best Batters And Bowlers
DC Probable highest scorer: Rishabh Pant | Tristan Stubbs | Jake Fraser-McGurk
DC’s leading scorer in IPL 2024
Rishabh Pant has defied expectations this season. Not questioning his batting skills, but it’s because he was coming from a long injury layoff. To come back to competitive cricket and score so many runs, leas the runs scoring charts for your team, it shows how good Pant is. In 11 innings, the Indian wicket-keeper batter has scored a team-high 398 runs. He should be involved in DC vs RR Dream11 Team Today.
| Balls Faced | 251 |
| Runs Scored | 398 |
| 4s | 31 |
| 6s | 24 |
Tristan Stubbs is another player on DC‘s ranks who has taken his stock to a whole new level. He has played some super innings during pressure situations. He is DC‘s best finisher and a batter who can be relied upon. The 23-year-old South African shouldn’t be overlooked at all.
| Balls Faced | 149 |
| Runs Scored | 277 |
| 4s | 18 |
| 6s | 19 |
Jake Fraser-McGurk has played just six innings in IPL 2024, and despite that, he is DC’s third highest run-scorer. That shows how good and consistent Fraser-McGurk has been this season. His strike-rate, which shoots above 230, is even more impressive. The 22-year-old Australian has taken just 111 balls to score 259 runs in IPL 2024. Superb.
| Balls Faced | 111 |
| Runs Scored | 259 |
| 4s | 23 |
| 6s | 23 |
Jake Fraser-McGurk boasts strike-rate of 233.33 in IPL 2024
RR Probable Highest Scorer: Riyan Parag | Sanju Samson | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Jos Buttler
Riyan Parag is having the season of his life. He has outscored his esteemed teammates to sit at the top of SRH’s scoring charts. The 22-year-old will be super confident after playing an incredible innings of 77 runs off 49 balls against SRH. He should be considered in Today’s IPL teams.
| Balls Faced | 49 |
| Runs Scored | 77 |
| 4s | 08 |
| 6s | 04 |
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler form the holy-trinity of batting for Rajasthan Royals. Their batting revolves around this trio. All of them are so good, that even when one of them clicks, chances are it’s game-over for the opponents.
Having scored 385 runs in 10 innings, Sanju Samson is the 2nd highest run scorer for RR in IPL 2024. The captain fantastic has also remained not-out four times in those 10 innings.
Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are 3rd and 4th highest run-scorer respectively for Rajasthan this season. Buttler has scored 319 runs in nine innings, including two centuries, while Jaiswal is on 316 runs in 10 innings, and has scored one century as well. Both are good enough to accumulate a lot of points in fantasy cricket games.
| Balls Faced | 242 |
| Runs Scored | 385 |
| 4s | 36 |
| 6s | 17 |
Riyan Parag is RR’s leading scorer in IPL 2024
DC Probable Best Bowler: Mukesh Kumar | Kuldeep Yadav | Khaleel Ahmed
DC’s leading wicket-taker this season with 13 scalps in 7 innings. The 30-year-old is a genuine partnership breaker and doesn’t shy away from bowling at the death overs either. He should be considered in at least one or two grand leagues as a vice-captain.
| Balls Bowled | 153 |
| Runs Given | 282 |
| Wickets | 13 |
| Best | 3/14 |
Kuldeep Yadav is also in solid form for DC. Gone are the days when Kuldeep was used to be the target for batters, as the Indian bowler is now one of the finest spinners in all formats of the game. His economy is well below 9, which is another sign of improvement. As for wickets, he is on 12 wickets in 8 matches.
Khaleel Ahmed is another bowler who has been in decent form for DC this season. Like Kuldeep, he is also on 12 wickets.
| Balls Bowled | 186 |
| Runs Given | 264 |
| Wickets | 12 |
| Best | 4/55 |
Mukesh Kumar is DC’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024
RR Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal | Avesh Khan | Trent Boult
Yuzvendra Chahal is back in Indian team thanks to his exploits in IPL 2024. The 33-year-old is a genuine wicket-taker. In 10 innings, he has taken 13 wickets in IPL 2024.
Avesh Khan and Trent Boult are also in in good form for the Royals this season. The duo remains the main fast bowlers for Sanju Samson, and both have delivered with some stunning performances.
Avesh has taken 11 wickets in 10 innings, while Boult is on 10 wickets. But the New Zealander is maintaining the economy below 8, which is truly magnificent for any fast bowler in the IPL.
| Balls Bowled | 216 |
| Runs Given | 283 |
| Wickets | 10 |
| Best | 3/22 |
Boult has an economy below 8 in IPL 2024
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between DC vs RR
It’s a home game for Delhi Capitals. They will be surrounded by raucous fans and familiar conditions. DC is also in good form. The last loss doesn’t take away from the fact that DC is in good form, having won four times in six games. That’s an impressive return for any team.
But the way this season has panned out, it’s hard to bet against RR. They are outright pre-match favorites in any game. The betting market is also in favor of a win for Rajasthan Royals. But DC can also win here. However, in our DC vs RR IPL 2024 Match Prediction odds, RR has a 56% chance of winning this battle against DC.
Chances Of A Win
DC: 44%
RR: 56%
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.
