RCB vs DC IPL 2023 Match Preview
(Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals)
RCB's Strong Batting Lineup Takes on DC's Weak Bowling Attack in IPL 2023.
RCB - RCB is known for their strong batting lineup but weak bowling attack. Kohli, du Plessis, and Maxwell have been in great form, with Kohli having an excellent record against DC. Though du Plessis is the leading scorer, his record against DC is not great. Karthik and Maxwell also had success against DC in the past.
Hasaranga will likely make a comeback for RCB, and Siraj, Parnell, and Patel will lead the pace attack. Patel will need to forget his previous mistake. Overall, RCB's batting should not have much trouble against DC.
DC - DC is struggling in both batting and bowling departments in this IPL. David Warner is their leading run-scorer with 209 runs in 4 games but his low strike rate of 114.83 is a cause for concern. The return of Mustafizur Rehman has forced Rillee Roussow out of the playing eleven, and Rovman Powell must step up to support his captain. Axar Patel has performed well with the bat, scoring 64 runs in the last game, but his bowling form has been disappointing with just one wicket in 3 innings. DC's bowling unit has taken only 17 wickets out of 40 possible in the four games, with Mukesh Kumar being their leading wicket-taker with 4 wickets but an economy rate above 10. Kuldeep Yadav and Anrich Nortje have also underperformed with only two wickets each in four games. The team will be hoping for a better performance from Prithwi Shaw, Manish Pandey, and Yash Dhull to support their skipper.
Venue
It is anticipated that the Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch will favor high-scoring games, as the average first-innings total this season has been 191. Despite the fact that pace bowlers have taken most of the wickets so far, spin bowling is expected to have a significant impact on the game, particularly since it is a day match. Even so, both teams will likely prefer to chase after winning the toss, given the venue's history.
Favours : The pitch can be good for spinners.
Post TOSS
- The side winning the toss will opt to bowl first.
Average 1st Inning score
Average 1st innings score : 197 runs.
Team News
After fulfilling his national duties in New Zealand, Hasaranga has joined the Royal Challengers team and is now eligible for selection. The leg-spinner from Sri Lanka is expected to replace David Willey or Wayne Parnell in the starting lineup. As a result, there will be another change, with Akash Deep coming in for Karn Sharma. Meanwhile, Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood is set to arrive in India on Friday and continue his rehabilitation with the Royal Challengers. However, it is unlikely that he will be included in the team for the match against the Capitals on Saturday.
Head to Head
Expected Playing XI (Batting order)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11
1 Faf du Plessis (C), 2 Virat Kohli, 3 Mahipal Lomror, 4 Glenn Maxwell, 5 Dinesh Karthik (Wk), 6 Anuj Rawat, 7 Shahbaz Ahmed, 8 Wanindu Hasaranga, 9 Harshal Patel, 10 David Willey/Wayne Parnell, 11 Mohammed Siraj.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible Playing 11
Stats Fact
- So far in IPL 2023, both the Royal Challengers and Capitals have recorded the highest economy rates. The Royal Challengers have an economy rate of 9.51, while the Capitals have an economy rate of 9.18, making it a cause for concern for both teams.
- Dinesh Karthik has a remarkable track record against Mustafizur in T20 cricket. He has scored 46 runs off 23 deliveries while being dismissed just once, making him a formidable opponent for the bowler.
- David Warner has scored three half-centuries so far this season, but is yet to hit a six.
- Virat Kohli recorded his highest score within the PowerPlay overs in an IPL game against LSG by scoring 42 runs. He has maintained an impressive strike rate of 143.33 during the first six overs this season.
- The match-up between Glenn Maxwell and Kuldeep is set to be an exciting one to watch. In the past, Maxwell has faced the wrist-spinner 21 times and managed to score 59 runs, but has also been dismissed three times during his IPL career.
- RCB has been the most economical bowling team during the PowerPlay overs in IPL 2023. With an economy rate of 6.28, they have also managed to pick up eight wickets in this phase.
Selections for Fantasy cricket (Dream 11)
- Abishek Porel - He has scored 28 runs in three matches this season with an average of 9.33. Despite batting down the order, he has demonstrated his batting skills and could potentially be used as a floater by the Delhi Capitals. Additionally, Porel's wicketkeeping ability makes him a strong choice for your RCB vs DC Dream11 prediction team
- Faf du Plessis - The top-order batsman Faf du Plessis has been in remarkable form for the Royal Challengers, scoring 175 runs in three matches with an impressive strike rate of 173.27.
- Virat Kohli - He has been performing well for the Royal Challengers this season, accumulating 164 runs in three matches. He has scored two half-centuries in three matches, both of which he has scored at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. His track record against the Delhi Capitals is also impressive, making him a strong contender for captaincy in your fantasy cricket team.
- Axar Patel - He has been a standout performer for the Delhi Capitals this season, amassing 108 runs and taking a couple of wickets. Not only has he been economical with the ball, but Axar has also been impressive with the bat, boasting a strike rate of 168.75.
- Mohammed Siraj - With five wickets in three matches, he is among the top bowlers in this tournament, averaging 17.40 with the ball this season. He is in good form and took a three-wicket haul in his last game.
- Prithvi Shaw - Despite being one of the most explosive batters in the IPL with a strike rate over 135, he has struggled for form lately, accumulating only 34 runs in four innings.
- Anrich Nortje - With the two wickets in three matches, he has displayed his prowess in this season. He possesses the skill of generating high pace and is capable of landing yorkers with precision in the death overs.
Prediction for Match result
Delhi Capitals may win the match.
The upcoming match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals is set to be an interesting encounter. RCB has a strong batting lineup, while DC is struggling in both batting and bowling departments. The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch is anticipated to favor high-scoring games, with spin bowling having a significant impact. Both teams will likely prefer to chase after winning the toss, given the venue's history. Hasaranga is likely to make a comeback for RCB, replacing David Willey or Wayne Parnell in the starting lineup. The match-up between Glenn Maxwell and Kuldeep Yadav is set to be an exciting one to watch. Overall, RCB appears to have the upper hand going into the game, but anything can happen in cricket.