The Indian Premier League 2023 Round 2 match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals is set to take place on May 2, 2023, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. In the first round, the Titans had lost to the Capitals, and hence, they would want to win this game to square off the scores. On the other hand, the Capitals, who are currently in the last position in the points table, would want to get back to their winning ways and climb up the ladder.
The Titans have been performing well in recent times, having won four of their last five matches, and are looking to continue their winning streak. They have a strong batting line-up, and their bowlers, especially the wrist spinners Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, have been performing well. The Capitals, on the other hand, have been struggling to find the right balance in their batting line-up. Although David Warner, their skipper, has been performing well, the middle order has not been able to provide the support needed to win games.
The match is set to take place in Ahmedabad, which has been a paradise for the batters this season, and hence, it is expected to be a high-scoring game. The Titans will be hoping for their key players, including Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Rashid Khan, to perform well and help them secure a win. The Capitals, on the other hand, will be looking for their batsmen, including Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, and Sarfaraz Khan, to step up and deliver.
In the previous encounter between the two sides, Sai Sudarshan had scored a fifty and was named man of the match. However, only two out of Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, and Sudarshan have a spot in the Titans’ XI at the moment. Meanwhile, with Phil Salt scoring a fifty in the last game, it is hard to see the Capitals making any changes to their overseas quartet.
One of the interesting matchups to watch out for in this game will be between Warner and Shami. Warner has an excellent record against Shami, who has been terrific with the new ball. Also, leg spinners have ruled the roost against the Capitals this season, picking 16 wickets at an average of just over 14. The Titans have the Afghan duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad to cause problems to the Capitals’ batting unit that’s already short on confidence.
DC Probable XI: David Warner (C), Phil Salt (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav/Ripal Patel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishan Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
GT Probable XI: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Josh Little
In conclusion, the match between the Titans and Capitals promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a win. While the Titans have been in good form and will be the favorites heading into the game, the Capitals will be looking to pull off an upset and get back to winning ways. The match is expected to be a high-scoring one, and it will be interesting to see how the players perform in the pressure of the IPL.
