In the 20th match of the Indian Premier League 2023, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday. DC, led by David Warner, is yet to register their first victory of the season, while Faf du Plessis-led RCB will be looking to get back on the winning track.
The season started with a bang for RCB as they defeated Mumbai Indians in the first game, but failed to capitalise on the momentum. They were thrashed by Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders in the last two games and will be looking to make a comeback. Meanwhile, DC will be looking to register their first victory of the season and will expect to capitalise on the small boundaries at the Chinnaswamy.
Pitch Report:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium’s pitch is an excellent surface to bat on. The batters can immediately begin their inning by hitting through the line because the ball comes onto the bat with ease. While the surface remains true throughout the game, we can anticipate that the teams will choose to chase here. Although in humid conditions, spinners might come into effect in the second innings.
Record and Stats of RCB vs DC
Head to Head records
When it comes to head-to-head records, Royal Challengers Bangalore has won 17 matches against DC in the IPL so far. They have faced each other in 28 games, out of which DC clinched only 10 games, while one ended up with no result. However, in the last six matches between these two teams, Delhi Capitals have emerged victorious four times but in the recent two games, RCB has been Victorious.
Total Matches: 28
RCB Won: 17
DC won: 10
Notably, In their 11 previous encounters at the Chinnaswamy stadium, RCB has defeated DC six times. Meanwhile, DC has registered four victories, while one match ended in a No Result because of rain.
At Chinnaswamy: 11 matches
RCB Won: 6
DC won: 4
Players to watch out for:
Virat Kohli: Star India batter Virat Kohli is in tremendous form and has been the highest run-getter for RCB in the tournament. This season, in 3 matches, he has scored 164 runs with two half-centuries.
David Warner: Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner is the highest run-getter for them in the ongoing tournament. He has scored 209 runs in four matches with three half-centuries. He will be looking to continue his form, and will hope to increase the strike rate.
Axar Patel: In the Indian Premier League 2023, Axar has been phenomenal for Delhi Capitals. He has scored 108 runs at a strike rate of 168.75, including a half-century in the last game.
Harshal Patel: Star India pacer Harshal Patel will be looking to continue his magic in the tournament. Having clinched four wickets in three games, he will be looking to improve his tally.
Faf du Plessis: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis has been enjoying his time with the bat. He has been able to build a partnership with Virat Kohli as he has scored 175 runs in three games.
Overall, it promises to be an exciting encounter between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with both teams boasting some of the best players in the tournament. Fans can expect a high-scoring match, with both teams looking to get off to a winning start in the tournament.
