Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI Of Both Teams
Delhi Capitals will miss the services of their captain Rishabh Pant after he was handed a one-match suspension due to slow over-rate.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Led by captain Faf du Plessis, RCB will head into the crucial game brimming with confidence having won their last four matches on the trot. With 10 points from 12 games, RCB are currently placed seventh in IPL 2024 standings with five wins and seven losses. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 20 runs in their last game to stay in playoffs contention.
Having registered six victories and as many defeats, DC are placed fifth in the standings with 10 points from 12 matches.
Meanwhile, the Capitals will miss the services of their captain Rishabh Pant after he was handed a one-match suspension due to slow over-rate. All-rounder Axar Patel will lead the side in Pant's absence.
Ahead of this decisive game, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
RCB Predicted XI
Virat Kohli
RCB talisman Virat Kohli has been the leading run-scorer in IPL 2024 so far. Opening the batting, Kohli has amassed 634 runs in 12 matches at an average of 70.44 and a strike rate of 153.51. He has slammed one century and five fifties this season. He will look to continue his scintillating form against DC.
Faf du Plessis
Captain Faf du Plessis has been one of the standout batters for RCB this season. The 39-year-old has scored 361 runs in 12 games at a strike rate of 171.09 while also maintaining an average of 30.08. The former South Africa captain has hit three fifties in IPL 2024. He will aim to score big in their must-win fixture on Sunday.
Will Jacks
Hard-hitting Will Jacks could be a match-winner against the Capitals at the Chinnaswamy. Batting at No.3, the 25-year-old England cricketer has slammed 189 runs in seven matches at an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 185.29. He has already hammered one hundred and one fifty so far.
Rajat Patidar
Flamboyant Rajat Patidar has already produced a few blitzkrieg knocks in IPL 2024. Patidar has scored 268 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 183.56 while also registering an average of 26.80. He has smashed four half-centuries this season. RCB will hope Patidar can continue his form against DC.
Cameron Green
Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green has contributed with both bat and ball for RCB. The 24-year-old has accumulated 158 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 136.20. In the bowling department, Green has scalped seven wickets with his right-arm medium pace at an average of 21.57. He could play a crucial role on Sunday.
Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper)
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has been one of the most impactful players for RCB this season. Batting in the lower middle-order, Karthik has scored 301 runs in 12 games at an average of 50.17 and a strike rate of 196.73. The 39-year-old has also been impressive behind the stumps. He will look to contribute against DC.
Mahipal Lomror
Youngster Mahipal Lomror is expected to retain his place in RCB's playing XI. The Rajasthan-born cricketer has had limited opportunities to showcase his talent this season. Lomror has scored 80 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 190.47. Lomror can also contribute with his left-arm spin. He will look to impress if any opportunity arises on Sunday.
Swapnil Singh
All-rounder Swapnil Singh has been a quality inclusion in RCB's playing XI. The slow left-arm spinner has picked up five wickets in six games at an average of 22. Swapnil is also a handy batter, having scored 28 runs this season, including hitting three fours and two sixes. Swapnil will aim to add to his wickets tally against DC.
Karn Sharma
Karn Sharma has been a wicket-taker for RCB in IPL 2024. The 36-year-old leg-spinner has scalped six wickets in as many matches. Karn can also contribute with bat coming lower down the batting order. He will be crucial against a strong DC batting line-up.
Mohammed Siraj
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been the leading wicket-taker for RCB this season. The right-arm pacer has bagged 11 wickets in as many matches. While Siraj has been a touch expensive in IPL 2024, he can provide early breakthroughs in the powerplays. Siraj will aim to remove the likes of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel on Sunday.
Lockie Ferguson
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been a great inclusion in RCB's playing XI. The right-arm pacer has claimed five wickets in four matches in IPL 2024 so far. Ferguson could play an important role in the middle and death overs against DC at the Chinnaswamy.
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Yash Dayal
DC Predicted XI
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Delhi Capitals' swashbuckling opener Jake Fraser-McGurk has hogged the limelight with his dazzling batting this season. The 22-year-old Australian cricketer has slammed 309 runs in just seven games at an outstanding strike rate of 235.87. Fraser-McGurk has already smashed four fifties in IPL 2024 and will look to continue his brilliant form against RCB.
Abishek Porel (wicket-keeper)
Uncapped Indian cricketer Abishek Porel has impressed for the Capitals in IPL 2024. The stylish left-handed batter has scored 267 runs in 12 matches at an average of 33.38 and a strike rate of 157.98. Porel registered his maiden IPL fifty in their last game against Rajasthan Royals and will be eager to provide another good start in Bengaluru.
Shai Hope
West Indies cricketer Shai Hope will look to return to form against RCB on Sunday. Hope has batted in the middle-order for DC this season and has scored just 116 runs in seven matches so far. In the absence of Pant, Hope will need to take more responsibility in DC's must-win game.
Axar Patel (captain)
Star all-rounder Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals in their crucial fixture on Sunday. Axar has been one of the standout performers for DC, having contributed with both bat and ball in IPL 2024. The 30-year-old has scalped 10 wickets and scored 164 runs in 12 games so far. He will look to lead from the front against RCB.
Tristan Stubbs
South Africa's Tristan Stubbs has continued to impress for DC this season. Batting in the middle-order, Stubbs has amassed 318 runs in 12 matches at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 188.16. The 23-year-old South African cricketer could be the match-winner for DC on Sunday.
Gulbadin Naib
Afghanistan cricketer Gulbadin Naib made his IPL debut against Rajasthan Royals in DC's previous fixture. The experienced scored 19 off 15 balls to power DC to 221/8 in their 20 overs. Naib will look to score big against RCB to cement his place in DC's playing XI.
Rasikh Salam
Rasikh Salam has been a wicket-taker for DC in the ongoing IPL. The right-arm pacer has scalped seven wickets in six matches at an average of 30.86. Apart from his bowling, Rasikh Salam can also contribute with the bat lower down the batting order. He will aim to contribute with his all-round skills against RCB.
Kuldeep Yadav
Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been one of the standout bowlers for DC this season. Kuldeep has already bagged 14 wickets in just nine games at an average of 20.64 and an economy of 8.25. The India international will look to add to his tally at the Chinnaswamy on Sunday.
Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar has been the leading wicket-taker for the Capitals in IPL 2024. The right-arm pacer has claimed 15 wickets in eight matches at an average of 20.80. Mukesh could play a key role in the death overs against a star-studded RCB batting line-up.
Ishant Sharma
Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma brings experience to Delhi Capitals' bowling line-up. The 35-year-old has picked up six wickets in seven games at an average of 33.33. Ishant will look to provide early breakthroughs against RCB.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed has featured in all 12 games for Delhi Capitals this season. The left-arm pacer has already scalped 14 wickets at an average of 30.42. He will be crucial for DC if they are to bag two points against RCB at the Chinnaswamy on Sunday.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel
Faf du Plessis
Virat Kohli