Delhi Capitals (PBKS) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 40th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday, April 24. With three wins out of eight matches, Delhi Capitals find themselves in eighth place with six points in the IPL 2024 standings. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans sit in sixth place with eight points from four wins out of eight matches. With both teams aiming to improve their standings on the points table, let’s examine the predicted XIs for both sides.
DC Predicted XI
Prithvi Shaw
Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been in decent form in IPL 2024. He has guided the Capitals to brisk starts and has managed to score 174 runs in six matches at an impressive strike rate of 162.61. Shaw will aim to score big against GT to keep his momentum going.
David Warner
David Warner failed to score runs against SRH in DC’s previous match. The Aussie opener has scored 167 runs in seven matches and has one fifty-plus score to his name. DC will expect more from Warner against GT as they aim to put up a competitive total.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk has emerged as a standout performer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. With an impressive average of 46.47 and a remarkable strike rate of 222.22, Jake has amassed 140 runs in three matches, including two fifty-plus scores. His form will be crucial for DC’s success against GT.
Abishek Porel
Abishek Porel was one of the best performers for Delhi Capitals in their previous game against SunRisers Hyderabad. He has scored 148 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 162.63 in IPL 2024. Considered one of DC’s most promising talents, Porel is expected to be among the runs once again in the upcoming match.
Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs has been a standout performer in the Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup in IPL 2024. The South African has scored 199 runs in seven innings, boasting an impressive average of 49.75 and a strike rate of 180.90. Stubbs also showcased his bowling prowess by taking two wickets in DC’s previous encounter against GT, making him a player to keep an eye on in the upcoming match.
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
Rishabh Pant has been in scintillating form with the bat in IPL 2024, boasting a solid strike rate of 150.29. He has amassed 254 runs in eight innings and has two fifty-plus scores. Pant has also had an equally impressive season behind the stumps. With the T20 World Cup approaching, the DC captain will look to maintain his momentum and deliver another good performance against GT on Wednesday.
Lalit Yadav
Lalit Yadav has had an underwhelming season with the bat this year. He has only scored 10 runs in two matches and is yet to be among the wickets for Delhi Capitals. Yadav will have to step up against GT in order to keep his place in DC’s playing XI.
Axar Patel
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has had a disappointing season with the bat, scoring only 57 runs in six innings. However, he has been effective with the ball, taking six wickets in eight matches at a decent economy of 6.82 and could have a big role to play with bat and ball against GT.
Anrich Nortje
Anrich Nortje has a crucial role to play in Delhi’s fast-bowling lineup. His ability to generate bounce and bowl precise lengths has earned him six wickets in five IPL 2024 matches. With a big match approaching, the South African pacer will be eager to have an impact with the ball.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav will head into this match after a stellar performance, claiming a heroic four-wicket haul amidst carnage against SunRisers Hyderabad. With an impressive average of 15.40 and an economy of 7.70, Kuldeep has taken 10 wickets in five matches this season and will be eager to weave his magic against GT.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed has been a dynamic force in the Delhi Capitals bowling attack. The Indian fast bowler has captured 10 wickets in eight matches while maintaining an average of 28. Delhi will rely on him to provide vital breakthroughs both in the powerplay and during the death overs against Gujarat Titans.
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Mukesh Kumar
GT Predicted XI
Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper)
Wriddhiman Saha looks set to open the innings for Gujarat Titans. Despite getting starts, the wicketkeeper-batter has managed 91 runs in six matches. Saha will need to convert his start into a substantial score to help GT set a challenging total against DC.
Shubman Gill (captain)
Shubman Gill, the skipper of Gujarat Titans, will partner with Saha at the top of the order. Gill boasts an impressive average of 42.57 and a superb strike rate of 146.79 having amassed 298 runs in eight matches. He’s made two fifty-plus scores and will be a key player against DC.
Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan’s inclusion in the playing XI will strengthen the Gujarat Titans’ top order. He has been in decent form with the bat and has scored 269 runs in eight matches. Sai hasn’t managed a big score this season but will be looking to play a quick-fire cameo at the very least against DC.
David Miller
David Miller could play a crucial role in the Gujarat Titans’ batting lineup. Despite scoring only 83 runs in five innings in IPL 2024, Miller’s capability to strike big hits effortlessly against formidable bowling attacks makes him a threat to any opposition team and he will be looking to make his presence felt against DC on Wednesday.
Azmatullah Omarzai
Afghan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai is capable of becoming an important member of the GT batting and bowling unit. Omarzai has not been a regular starter for the Titans but has scored 41 runs in three innings and has taken four wickets in five matches. He will be eager to put on an all-round show against DC in the upcoming match.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia adds stability to the Gujarat Titans’ middle-order. The talented southpaw has made 149 runs in eight games. With a strike rate of 200, Tewatia scored 36 not out off 18 balls against PBKS in GT’s previous match and he will want to continue his momentum going against DC.
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan has played only three IPL matches and is yet to make an impact this season. Although he has scored only 22 runs in those outings, Shahrukh has a strike rate of 169.23 this season and can be a destructive batter if he can find form against DC.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan, the spin maestro from Afghanistan, has shown decent form in IPL 2024. While he has only taken eight wickets in as many matches, his economy rate of 7.26 has been effective in restricting opposition batters from scoring freely. Rashid, who can also contribute with the bat, will be a key player for GT against DC.
Sai Kishore
Sai Kishore has been in excellent form for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. Following his superb four-wicket haul against PBKS in the last game, he has accumulated six wickets in three matches this season. The 27-year-old spinner is expected to play a vital role with his spin variations against Delhi in the upcoming match.
Noor Ahmad
Noor Ahmad will play a crucial role in the Gujarat Titans’ spin bowling attack. Despite only managing to take five wickets in six matches this season, his economy rate of 7.46 is valuable in limiting the opposition’s scoring. The Afghan spinner will be keen to increase his IPL 2024 wicket tally too in the upcoming match.
Mohit Sharma
Mohit Sharma has led Gujarat Titans’ pace attack in IPL 2024. With 10 wickets in eight games at an average of 24.80 this season, Sharma will play a vital role in restricting the opposition’s scoring and securing crucial breakthroughs during the powerplay and death overs.
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Sandeep Warrier
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