For the first time in the history of the Indian Premier League, two matches are going to be played simultaneously. Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi while Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Here is the preview of the game to be played between DC and RCB.
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OVERVIEW
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Royal Challengers Bangalore : After failing to qualify for the playoffs between 2017-2019 , they have now qualified for the playoffs in two consecutive seasons. They have won 8 out of 13 games this season and stands at 3rd position.Though they would have liked to have a top 2 finish , but it is practically almost imposible now.The performance of RCB in the last 2 years have silenced their critics but they will not be willing to satisfy themselves with any thing less than the Winners Trophy. Virat Kohli has already announced that this is his last season as captain and he would love to end on a high.
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Delhi Capitals : With 10 wins in 13 games this season, DC have not only qualified for the playoffs but have assured a top position finish in the points table as well. They are without doubt the most improved team in the last 3 years. After failing to reach the playoffs for 6 consecutive seasons between 2013-2018, they finished 3rd and 2nd in the last 2 seasons respectively. Now, they would want to step ahead this season and emerge as the champions.
FORM
ROYAL CAHLLENGERS BANGALORE :
Unlike most of the seasons, RCB has put forward a team performance this year. The batting charge has been led by Glenn Maxwell, who was known to blow hot and cold. In this season so far he has amassed 447 runs at an average of 40.63 with an excellent strike rate of 146.55. Virat Kohli (363 runs at 30) and Devdutt Paddikal (390 at 35.45) have formed a solid opening pair but strike rate is a concern for both of them. Though AB de Villiers has scored 276 runs this season at an average of 34.5 and strike rate of 156.81, he has looked a bit off colour in the UAE leg of the tournament.
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Historically bowling had been a worry for RCB , but this season the things have been different for them. Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel is having a dream season. He has so far taken 29 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 14 and a strike rate of just 10. Yuzvendra Chahal too, is having a good season with 15 wickets at an average of 21.6 and with an economy rate of 7.2. Rookie left arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed has also picked up 7 wickets at an average of just 13.14 and a miserly economy rate of 6.5.
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DELHI CAPITALS :
For Delhi Capitals, Shikhar Dhawan is the leading run scorer with 501 runs at an average of 41.75. Prithvi Shaw and captain Rishabh Pant have amassed 353 and 352 runs respectively so far this season. Shimron Hetmyer has provided the much needed fire power to the batting unit with 159 runs at an average of 39.75 and a humongous strike rate of 180.68. Shreyas Iyer, who missed the first leg of the season, has added stability to the batting line up and has scored 126 runs at an average of 42.
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Another find of this season has been Avesh Khan, who has so far picked 22 wickets this season with an average of 15.9 and an economy rate of 7.14. Axar Patel has been again brilliant this season with 14 wickets in 9 games at an average of 15.14 and an economy rate of 6.05. Anrich Nortje, with 7 wickets at an average 14.42 and an economy rate of 5.50, has been too hot to handle. Kagiso Rabada has also chipped in with 13 wickets in 12 matches.
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Match Information
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The match is going to be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and is scheduled to commence at 19:30 IST.
The pitch is expected to be slow and dry.
In India , people can catch the action at Star Sports 1 (SD + HD) , Star Sports 1 (SD + HD) , Star Sports Select 1 (SD + HD) , Star Sports 1 Tamil , Star Sports 1 Telugu and Star Sports 1 Kannada. This match will also be streaming on Disney+Hotstar.
Head to Head
Matches : 26
Won by RCB : 16
Won by DC : 10
Highest Total : 215/1(RCB,2012)
Lowest Total : 95 (DC,2015)
Delhi Capitals have won the only encounter between the sides at this ground
Summary of the match in phase one
RCB 171/5
AB de Villiers 75(42)*
Delhi Capitals 170/4
Rishabh Pant 58(48)*
Shimron Hetmyer 53(25)*
Harshal Patel 2/37(4)
RCB won by 1 run
MoM : AB de Villiers
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Stats and Facts
1. As stated earlier , for the first in the history of IPL , two matches are going to start at the same time.
2.Harshal Patel's 29 wickets is the third most number of wickets in an IPL season.(The list is headed by Dwayne Bravo (32) and Kagiso Rabada (30)).
3.Shikhar Dhawan , with 501 runs, is the 4th leading scorer this season.He has scroed 500+ runs in a season for the 5th time.Only David Warner(6) has done it more.
4. Devdutt Paddikal is one among the 4 centurions in this season.
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5. Shimron Hetmyer (180.68), Prithvi Shaw (157.59), AB de Villiers(156.82) have the highest, 3rd highest and the 4th highest batting strike rates respectively this season. (Min - 100 runs).
6. Glenn Maxwell (5) has the second most number of fifties this season.
7. Glenn Maxwell (21) has hit the second most number of sixes this season.
8. Avesh Khan (22) has taken the second most number of wickets this season..Hence , for the first time,two uncapped Indian bowlers are heading the Purple Cup Charts in an IPL season.
9. Shahbaz Ahmed(13.14), Harshal Patel(14),Anrich Nortje(14.43) and Axar Patel (15.14) has the second, third,fourth and fifth best bowling averages respectively so far this season. (min-5 wickets)
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10. Harshal Patel (5/27) has the second best bowling figures this season.
11. Harshal Patel with six 3-fers this season now holds the record for the most 3-fers in a season.
12. Harshal Patel has taken the only hat-trick this season.
13. Anrich Nortje (5.5) has the 3rd best economy this season (min - 10 overs).
14. Harshal Patel (10) and Shahbaz Ahmed (12) has the best and 4th best bowling strike rates respectively this season. (min-5 wickets)
15. Steven Smith (9) and Shikhar Dhawan (9) have taken the 3rd most number of catches by a fielder this season.
16. Rishabh Pant(12) has effected the most dismissals this season.
17. Glenn Maxwell has scored 91 runs from the 41 deliveries he faced from Ravinchandran Ashwin in his IPL career getting out only once.
18. Kagiso Rabada (4/21) has the best bowling figures for DC against RCB in a match.
19. Virat Kohli (933) has scored the most runs for RCB against DC. This is also the highest by any player against DC.
20. Rishabh Pant (377) has scored the most runs for DC against RCB.
21. Kagiso Rabadav(13) has taken the most wickets for DC against RCB.
22. Yuzvendra Chahal (14) has taken the most wickets for RCB aganst DC.
Probable XI
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE :
Virat Kohli (c)
Devdutt Paddikal
Srikar Bharat (wk)
Glenn Maxwell
AB de Villiers
Daniel Christian
Shahbaz Ahmed
George Garton
Harshal Patel
Yuzvendra Chahal
Mohammad Siraj
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Delhi Capitals :
Prithvi Shaw
Shikhar Dhawan
Shreyas Iyer
Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
Ripal Patel
Shimron Hetmyer
Axar Patel
Ravichandran Ashwin
Kagiso Rabada
Avesh Khan
Anrich Nortje
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DREAM XI :
