The 17th match of the ongoing 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is going to be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Dubai on Monday.
Head to Head Stats
Total Matches Played : 24Won by Bangalore : 15Won by Delhi : 8
No Result : 1
Match Prediction
Both Delhi and Bangalore are coming back from win in their previous match. I am expecting a close and competitive contest when these two sides take field against each other.
I am backing Delhi to win this one.
Fantasy Tips :
Suggestions based on form :
Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw
Captain and Vice Captain Picks :
AB de Villiers, Shreyad Iyer, Virat Kohli
Differential Picks :
Aaron Finch, Navdeep Saini, Shivam Dube, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada
Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable Playing XI :
Aaron FinchDevdutt Padikkal
Virat Kohli (C)
AB de Villers (WK)Gurkeerat SinghShivam DubeWashington Sundar
Chris Morris
Navdeep SainiAdam Zampa
Yuzvendra Chahal
Player to Watch Out : Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal
Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI :
Shikhar DhawanPrithvi ShawShreyas Iyer (C)Rishabh Pant (WK)Shimron Hetmyer
Marcus Stoinis
Axar PatelHarshal Patel
Ravichandran Ashwin
Kagiso Rabada
Anrich Nortje
Player to Watch Out : Shreyas Iyer
The playing conditions at Dubai International Cricket Stadium generally has something for both batsmen and bowlers. The pacers get assist with the new ball and in case batsmen could go through the initial stage, they can go for big shots in in last 10 overs or so.
With Virat Kohli showing his class in previous match, RCB batting is something to watch out for in today’s match. The openers have done good job especially young Devdutt Padikkal. With the class of Kohli and de Villiers to follow, this is a solid top order. Bowling has been there and there about for Bangalore but death bowling can still cause trouble for the team. Chahal has been brilliant so far with 8 wickets for RCB.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer has been leading the side from the front as he smashed 38 ball 88 against Kolkata in last match. Prithvi Shaw has played well at the top of order. Likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh have got 20s and 30s cameos but not big innings so far. Bowling also looks solid with the likes of Kagiso Rabada who already has 8 wickets to his name this season.