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Top 5 Players to Watch in the Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals Matchup
Rajasthan Royals will take on Delhi Capitals on April 8 in Guwahati.
The 11th game of the ongoing IPL 2023 will see Rajasthan Royals take on Delhi Capitals in Guwahati on April 8. Talking about both teams, the 2008 winners, the Royals won their first game by a huge margin against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In their second game against Punjab Kings, they lost by five runs despite their best efforts. On the other hand, the Capitals are yet to win their first game.
In their first two games, the 2020 finalists lost by big margins against Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans respectively. Meanwhile, both RR and DC will lock horns in the first game of the doubleheader on April 8. Talking about the Head To Head between both teams, they have played 26 times against each other. 13 have been won by the Pink Brigade and as many by the Blue team.
Five players to watch out for in Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals game
Joe Root (Image Credit: Twitter/IPL)
1. Joe Root
Former England skipper Joe Root is set to make his debut against DC. In the game against PBKS, Jos Buttler injured his finger and came out to bat at number three, going against his usual opening slot. Recent reports suggest that Buttler got a few stitches and might sit out. In that case, the 2019 World Cup winner might come to open the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rilee Rossouw with his family (Image Credit: Twitter)
2. Rilee Rossouw
The left-hander has only scored 30 runs in two games so far. In the last game against the defending champions, Gujarat Titans, he bagged a golden duck. Against Lucknow Super Giants, he scored 30 off 20 balls but couldn’t go on further. However, the fans might be aware of his capabilities and might do well against the former champions.
Sanju Samson (Image source: Twitter)
3. Sanju Samson
The Royals skipper Samson has done well in the first two games. He scored 50 and 40-odd in the first two games against SRH and PBKS respectively. The right-hander would look to carry on his form in the upcoming game against DC. Not to forget, he is fighting to warrant his place in the Indian team.
Yuzvendra Chahal (Image Credit: Twitter)
4. Yuzvendra Chahal
The leg-spinner had a great start in the tournament with a four-wicket haul against the 2016 winners, SRH. However, he had a contrasting fortune against PBKS as he was bludgeoned for 50 runs. Meanwhile, there is no doubt about his ability to pick wickets in this tournament. Not to forget, he was the Purple Cap winner last year.
Kuldeep Yadav (Image Credit: Twitter)
5. Kuldeep Yadav
The left-arm wrist spinner hasn’t been able to replicate his international form for DC in the ongoing IPL 2023. However, just like Chahal, Yadav also has the ability to win games with the ball.
