IPL 2023: DC vs RCB Match 50: Pitch Report, Probable XI and Match Prediction

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Arun Jaitely Stadium on Saturday (May 6). Notably, these two teams have faced each other once in the IPL 2023, where RCB emerged victorious by 23 runs.

Speaking of the previous fixtures of both teams, while DC defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last match, RCB registered a win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Aman Hakim Khan performed brilliantly for Delhi in their encounter against GT, scoring a resilient 51 off 41 deliveries. Among bowlers, Ishant Sharma picked two wickets for DC and gave away just 23 runs in his quota of four overs. Meanwhile, Faf du Plessis (44) top-scored for RCB in the low-scoring affair against LSG. Josh Hazlewood and Karn Sharma shined with the bowl for the Bangalore-based team and bagged two scalps each.

RCB are currently on the fifth spot of the IPL 2023 points table and will look to move into the top three by registering a win against Delhi. On the other hand, DC’s focus remains not to lose more games from here on.

Pitch report:

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its shorter boundaries and offers a batter-friendly track. However, the spinners can also receive some help from the surface as the game progresses. The dew factor will play a role in the game as well.

Probable XIs:

Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Ripal Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

Head-to-head record

Played: 29 | DC won: 10 | RCB won: 18 | No result: 01

Match Prediction:

Case 1:

• DC wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 55-60
• RCB total: 180-190

Case 2:

• RCB wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 50-55
• DC total: 165-175

Team bowling first to win the contest.

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May 06, 2023 at 09:24AM