Live Updates: DC versus RCB Score, IPL 2025: Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals Clash with Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bangalore - Toss Decision, Field Conditions, Lineups, Live Broadcast
IPL 2025 Showdown: DC vs RCB Preview 🏏
The stage is set for an electrifying battle between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. With both teams battling it out for a spot in the top four, this match promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
DC and RCB each have 12 points, with DC slightly ahead due to a better net run rate. A win in this face-off could push them to the top of the points table, surpassing Gujarat Titans.
Squad Breakdown 🌟- DC Squad: Led by Axar Patel, DC boasts a well-balanced team with some strong all-rounders and a disciplined bowling attack. Their recent dominance, shown in their eight-wicket win over LSG, highlights their prowess.- RCB Squad: Skippered by Rajat Patidar, RCB boasts a formidable batting lineup and a pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood. Faf du Plessis is fit and expected to return.
Predicted Playing XIs 📃| Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru ||---------------------|-----------------------------------||Prithvi Shaw | Faf du Plessis (c)|| David Warner |Virat Kohli || Mitchell Marsh | Glenn Maxwell || Rishabh Pant (wk) | Rajat Patidar (c) || Tristan Stubbs | Cameron Green || Axar Patel | Dinesh Karthik (wk) || Lalit Yadav | Mahipal Lomror || Kuldeep Yadav |Krunal Pandya || Anrich Nortje | Karn Sharma || Khaleel Ahmed |Mohammed Siraj || Mukesh Kumar |Josh Hazlewood |Key Players to Watch 💥- Virat Kohli (RCB): Kohli, who scored 49 runs in the last live game, returns to his home ground in Delhi and is worth keeping an eye on.- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Pandya's crucial 73 off 45 balls under pressure demonstrates his skill, and he's likely to play a critical role in this match.- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Hazlewood has 16 wickets to his name this season, and his consistent pace and length are sure to be a threat.- Axar Patel (DC):Patel's all-round contributions - with the bat, ball, and leadership -shouldn't be overlooked.- Mitchell Marsh (DC)*: Marsh, a key middle-order enforcer, and seam-bowling option will play a vital role in DC's success.
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Rahul, a teammate of Virat Kohli in RCB, might be eager to witness Kohli's performance at his home ground in Delhi. In the DC squad, Yash could potentially find an opportunity to showcase his skills if the team decides to rotate their players. During the post-match analysis, sports pundits may discuss the strategic importance of key players like Krunal Pandya and Axar Patel in this high-stakes encounter.
