Saturday 6 May - IPL DC vs RCB Preview

Overview

The Delhi Capitals are set to host the Royal Challengers Bangalore in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. As the Delhi Capitals fight for survival, find out everything you need to know about this exciting match-up, including the head-to-head record between the two teams. With 29 matches played so far between these teams, the Royal Challengers have dominated, winning 18 matches compared to the Delhi Capitals' 10. 

Delhi Capitals Team Preview

Despite a slow start to the season, with just three wins out of nine matches, the Delhi Capitals are showing signs of momentum, having won three of their last four outings. However, their batting has been a big letdown, with only David Warner delivering consistent scores. Players like Phil Salt, Prithvi Shaw, Rilee Rossouw, and Sarfaraz Khan have struggled to make a significant impact.

But don't be fooled by their lackluster performance so far – the Capitals' batting lineup has the potential to be truly destructive. On their day, Salt and Rossouw are capable of taking apart even the most fearsome bowling attacks.

Axar Patel has shown determination lower down the order and is the second-highest run-getter in the team, highlighting the struggles of the regular batsmen. And with Aman Hakim Khan scoring a gritty half-century in the last match, there are signs that the team is starting to gel.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Team Preview

RCB boasts of a strong opening pair in the form of Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli, who have provided the team with some good starts. Kohli, who has grown up playing cricket at the Kotla, also has a good record against DC and could be someone to watch out for in this contest. Glenn Maxwell has been in good form at number 3 and has contributed significantly to the team's total.

However, RCB's middle order has been a cause for concern as they have failed to provide adequate support to the top order. Dinesh Kartik, Mahipal Lomror, and Shahbaz Ahmed have all struggled to score runs consistently, leaving the team vulnerable if the top order fails to deliver.

RCB's bowling attack is one of the strongest in the league, led by Mohammed Siraj, who has picked up 15 wickets so far. Harshal Patel has also been among the wickets, but has been expensive, especially in the death overs. Wanindu Hasaranga and Karn Sharma have bowled well in the middle overs while Josh Hazlewood, who made an excellent debut in the last match, fits in as the 5th bowler.

If RCB's top order fires and their bowling unit delivers, they will be a force to reckon with in this match against DC.

Summary

Based on the team's performance so far this season, it appears that the Royal Challengers Bangalore are the favorites to win this match. They have a stronger batting line-up, with a consistent opening pair, and a solid bowling attack that can create problems for the opposition batsmen.

Considering all this, we recommend betting on the Royal Challengers Bangalore to win this match. Don't miss the chance to make some good money on this exciting match.

Tips:

Bangalore - Win

Mohammed Siraj +1.5 Wickets