Delhi Capitals' big test against table toppers Rajasthan Royals  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Jake Fraser-McGurk has odds of 3.45 to be Delhi Capitals' best batsman  
• Jos Buttler has odds of 2.95 to be Rajasthan Royals' best batsman  
• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.10 to be Delhi Capitals' best bowler  
• Yuzvendra Chahal has odds of 3.10 to be Rajasthan Royals' best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     
It will be a do-or-die game for the Delhi Capitals as they take on the table toppers in the 56th game. The Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent in the Indian Premier League 2024 and lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game. They must strike form in this contest to improve their odds and retain hopes of making it to the next round. The Rajasthan Royal lost a thrilling contest against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. They sit comfortably on the top of the points table and look to book a berth in the next round with a victory. The Capitals face a tough challenge here, and it will be interesting to see how they perform.  

Delhi Capitals Preview     

Rishab Pant's side lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the last game. They have struggled with their consistency, which is reflected in the side's lower odds on cricket betting apps. The batting lineup hasn't stood up to the challenge in many games. They lost to the Rajasthan Royals earlier this season, and Pant would look to leverage the home advantage and win this game to keep hopes alive for a berth in the next round.  

Jake Fraser-McGurk has been batting well and must deliver a good start at the top along with Prithvi Shaw. The middle order has struggled with consistency, and the side needs runs from Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, and Rishab Pant. The side will expect quick runs in the lower middle order from Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, and Lalit Yadav.  

They have bowled poorly, which is one of the team's major weaknesses. The team needs a strong start in this game from Lizaad Williams and Khaleel Ahmed with the new ball, as RR batsmen are in excellent form. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel are the two most important bowlers on the team, and they must keep the scoring under check. Rasikh Dar Salam has an important role in this game as the side lacks depth in the bowling.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Lizaad Williams, Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav (Impact Player) 

Rajasthan Royals Preview     

Sanju Samson's side suffered a heartbreaking loss in the last game, going down by 1 run against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team that has dominated this season lost a few crucial wickets, which denied them a win. They are favorites on cricket betting sites and have shown consistency this year. Samson would like to put the loss behind them and aim at winning this game and making it to the playoffs.  

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler have been in excellent form, and the side expects a big partnership from them at the top. The middle order has done well, and the side will expect runs from Samson, Riyan Parag, and Shimron Hetmyer. Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Rovman Powell add firepower to their batting.  

The side will expect a good show from the bowling attack, as their opponents haven't been consistent. Trent Boult and Ashwin bring in a lot of experience and will aim for early wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal has been the pick of the bowlers this year, and he will look to bowl a tight spell in the middle overs. Avesh Khan and Sandeep Sharma complete a strong bowling attack.  

Expected Starting XI for Rajasthan Royals     

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma Jos Buttler (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bat First      

Delhi is a challenging venue when it comes to chasing targets. The conditions are excellent for batting at the start, but the wicket slows down in the second half of the game. Hence, the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first.   

 
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There will be clear skies over Delhi. We expect the conditions to be hot. It will be a good track to bat on as the ball will come onto the bat nicely. There is little margin of error for the bowlers. The side batting first would like more than 200 runs on the board.   

OUR PREDICTION          

The Delhi Capitals are suffering from inconsistency, especially at the top and the middle order, which is a major worry for the team. They will need a good show from their batsmen, and the bowlers must rise to the challenge of winning this game. The Rajasthan Royals have destroyed opponents and lost only twice in 10 games. We expect a cracker of a contest, but the Rajasthan Royals will be the favorites.  

Our prediction is for Rajasthan Royals to win.  

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