The Rajasthan Royals are all set to take on the Delhi Capitals in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 8. After facing defeat at the hands of the Punjab Kings in their previous match, the Royals will be looking to bounce back and come out with a win. However, they will have to do it without the services of their star batter Jos Buttler, who is expected to miss the game due to a finger injury. The opening combination is likely to be either Sanju Samson or Devdutt Padikkal with youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Both teams have had a mixed start to the season so far. Rajasthan Royals are currently placed at the fifth position in the points table with one win and one loss in their two games. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have suffered back-to-back defeats and are struggling with both bat and ball.
The Royals have a good bowling attack, but they will be looking to improve their performance in the upcoming match. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are yet to find their rhythm and might struggle against the in-form leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
In the last match, young Prithvi Shaw failed to make an impact with the bat, and Mitchell Marsh has also looked out of touch. Axar Patel showed some promise towards the end of the innings, but overall, it was a disappointing performance from the team.
The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is expected to be high-scoring, with some dryness and little grass. The batters will have an advantage and anything close to 200 will be a good score on this wicket. Bowling first will be crucial for both teams.
The probable playing XI for Rajasthan Royals includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (wk/c), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Obed McCoy, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
The Delhi Capitals’ probable playing XI includes Prithvi Shaw, David Warner (c), Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mukesh Kumar.
The probable best batter for Rajasthan Royals is Sanju Samson, who is in sublime form with 97 runs in two matches. He is currently fifth in the IPL 2023 Orange Cap list, and his performance will be crucial for his team’s success. Yuzvendra Chahal is the probable best bowler, with five wickets in two matches. He will look to continue his good form and help his team to victory.
In conclusion, it is expected to be a high-scoring game with both teams having a chance to win. However, considering the current form and team balance, Rajasthan Royals are predicted to come out on top and win the match.
