Here’s the match preview for the 32nd match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), scheduled for April 16, 2025, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Contents
Match Overview
- Result: Yet to begin
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
Match Info
- DC’s Last Match: Delhi Capitals have had a strong season so far, with four wins and one loss. However, they faced a setback in their last game, losing to Mumbai Indians by 12 runs despite Karun Nair’s impressive knock.
- RR’s Last Match: Rajasthan Royals have struggled this season, with only two wins in six matches. They lost their last game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Yashasvi Jaiswal being the standout performer.
Squads
Delhi Capitals (DC) Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Venue Guide
- Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Pitch: Batting-friendly surface with short boundaries. Spinners may get some grip in the middle overs.
Live Streaming Guide
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
Key Players to Watch
DC
- Karun Nair: A dependable batter who played a brilliant knock in the last game.
- Kuldeep Yadav: A spinner with an impressive economy rate and wicket-taking ability.
- KL Rahul: A consistent performer at the top of the order.
RR
- Sanju Samson: A key batter who needs to step up for his team.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: A fearless opener who has shown glimpses of brilliance.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: A versatile all-rounder who can make an impact with both bat and ball.
Head-to-Head Record
- DC vs RR in IPL history: Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge with 15 wins, while Delhi Capitals have won 14 matches.
Weather and Pitch Conditions
- Weather: Clear skies with temperatures around 37°C during the first innings, dropping to 32°C in the second innings.
- Pitch: High-scoring venue with an average first-innings total of 210. Teams batting first have a better success rate.
Conclusion
This match is crucial for both teams. DC will aim to reclaim the top spot on the points table, while RR will look to turn their season around. Will DC bounce back after their recent loss, or can RR pull off an upset? It’s set to be an exciting clash!