Delhi Capitals' challenge for a turnaround against CSK
| Date | March 31, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- David Warner has odds of 3.25 to be Delhi Capitals' best batsman.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has odds of 3.05 to be Chennai Super Kings' best batsman.
- Delhi Capitals have odds of 2.25 to hit the most sixes in the game
- Chennai Super Kings have odds of 1.90 to hit the most sixes in the game
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the second weekend of the Indian Premier League 2024. The Delhi Capitals will be up against the Chennai Super Kings in the 13th game of the season as they look to win after two consecutive losses. In the last game, they lost against the Rajasthan Royals, and their bowling attack failed to match the challenge. The Chennai Super Kings have done well in both games and registered a massive win against the Gujarat Titans in the last game. They have key players in good form, and the odds are high for the team. It is a crucial game for the Delhi Capitals, and it will be interesting to see if they can mount a strong enough challenge.
Delhi Capitals Preview
Rishab Pant's side started as one of the favorites on cricket betting sites, but their odds have fallen with two consecutive losses. The bowling attack has struggled with line and length, pushing them to the eighth spot on the points table. Pant would like to see a better show from his key players against CSK, as they haven't defeated the defending champions in the last four games.
David Warner is the key player for the team, and he must deliver a strong start with Mitchell Marsh in this contest. The middle order will face a strong spin attack from CSK and need runs from Ricky Bhui, Rishab Pant, and Tristain Stabs. Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, and Sumit Kumar will look to use the long handle and add quick runs in the death overs.
The bowling attack will face a tough challenge in the game and needs early wickets from Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar. Anrich Nortje has vast experience and must bowl tight spells with Kuldeep Yadav in the middle overs. Axar Patel and Sumit Kumar will look to do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Abhishek Porel (Impact Player)
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Ruturaj Gaikwad will be happy with his side’s performance this season. They have won both games and sit at the top of the points table. The 63-run win against the Gujarat Titans in the last game has lifted the team's confidence. The top order is doing well, and Gaikwad expects a strong show from his players in this game.
Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad are batting well at the top, and the side will expect a big partnership between them. Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube solidify the middle order. CSK draws its strengths from the lower middle order, where they have hitters like Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni, and Ravindra Jadeja
The side will look for early wickets from Mustafizur Rahman and Deepak Chahar, as the pair has bowled good lines with the new ball. Ravindra Jadeja will look to use his experience and do well in the middle overs. Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, and Daryl Mitchell complete a strong attack for the team.
Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen big run chases at this venue. The wicket isn’t great for defending totals as the ball comes onto the bat nicely under the lights. The side winning the toss would look to bowl first and dismiss the opponents to a small total.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
It will be a warm evening in Visakhapatnam. The wicket is fast-paced, and the ball comes to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. We don’t expect much on this surface for the fast bowlers, but spinners will have some assistance. The side batting first will need more than 180 runs to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
The Delhi Capitals have their backs against the wall. The side has bowled poorly in both games and is up against a strong batting line-up. DC bowlers must execute their plans to perfection for the team to win. The Chennai Super Kings have a strong bowling attack, and the top order has done well. According to our cricket betting tips, CSK start favorite to win this game.
Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win.
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