IPL 2020: DC vs RR Preview – Rajasthan eye a comeback against injury-hit Delhi
Shreyas Iyer’s Delhi Capitals and Steve Smith’s Rajasthan Royals will take on each other at the Dubai International Stadium in Match 30 of IPL 2020. At the mid-way stage, Delhi Capitals have registered 5 wins, while Rajasthan have won 3 matches. DC are coming off a loss against MI while RR defeated SRH in their erstwhile encounter.
Delhi Capitals have impressed everyone with their performance in all aspects in the first half of the season. However, they are plagued with injuries, and lost comfortably to defending champions Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have had a mixed season so far. The return of Ben Stokes has certainly strengthened them. Regardless, two of their wins have come due to Rahul Tewatia’s brilliance at the back end of the match, the latter along with Riyan Parag. The last time these teams met this season, Delhi defeated Rajasthan by 48 runs at Sharjah.
Match Info:
Match 30- DC vs RR
Venue- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Head To Head:
Stat Attack:
Delhi Capitals have won their last four IPL encounters against Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals have used four different opening combinations in their seven matches thus far.
Axar Patel is yet to concede a six in the season despite bowling 19 overs.
Team News:
Delhi Capitals:
India pacer Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the tournament due to an abdominal muscle tear. The team management has asked for a replacement for Sharma from BCCI. Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant will also not be available for the next week due to a hamstring injury. Shimron Hetmyer might have to sit out once again, considering Alex Carey will have to keep wickets.
Rajasthan Royals:
The return of all-rounder Ben Stokes provides the much-needed stability to the RR lineup. However, Steve Smith needs to sort out the opening pair, with as many as 4 different opening pairs used in the past 7 matches. They are still in the race for playoffs, although it’s going to be a tough ask.
