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Delhi Capitals will clash with Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Delhi Capitals team analysis
Delhi Capitals has a pretty balanced squad and yet, it has not played to its potential.
They have been inconsistent and have sparkled in fits and starts.
Mitchell Marsh is in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 and that has disrupted their preparations.
If more cases of Covid 19 emerge, it will further affect the team adversely.
As far as the batters are concerned, Prithvi Shaw has displayed great touch.
DC will be hoping that Shaw plays a long innings as he has the ability to do that, based on his performances in the domestic league.
Another key batter is David Warner who is a proven game-changer.
Captain Rishabh Pant is the third key piece of the DC batting jigsaw.
If Pant comes good, DC will be unstoppable as he has the ability to pulverise any attack.
Amongst the bowlers, Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav have been impressive. If Mustafizur Rahman also bowls to his potential and shows more consistency, DC will be a quite a handful.
Punjab Kings team analysis
Punjab Kings has probably the most complete team and yet, have been good only in patches.
Mayank Agarwal has not been the coolest of captains. He tends to show his anxiety and give too many instructions to his bowlers in the final overs, instead of trusting them.
As a result, his bowlers have also been a bundle of nerves.
Mayank needs to take a leaf from Dhoni and let the pros do their jobs.
The silver lining for Punjab has been Liam Livingstone who has been explosive and kept things simple, by playing to his strengths.
A lot is expected of Jonny Bairstow and this could be his big moment.
Even Mayank is a great IPL batter and it’s the right time for him to step up.
On paper, Punjab’s bowling is truly outstanding.
Rabada, Chahar, Arshdeep and Odean Smith are a potent attack but apart from Chahar, others have been inconsistent.
That’s why the team doesn’t inspire much confidence.
Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI
Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
Match details
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Match 32, IPL 2022
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Date & Time: April 20, 7:30 PM
Weather report
The temperature will be about 30 degrees in the evening and humidity will be 73 percent between 7.30 PM to 11 PM.
Jeetbig Batter of the match
Every time Prithvi Shaw has come in to bat, he has looked like getting a big score.
He is also someone who can play pace and spin with ease.
If Shaw gets past the 5-6 over mark, he can change the complexion of the match.
Jeetbig Bowler of the match
Kuldeep Yadav has been growing in confidence with every match and also enjoys the skipper’s trust.
He has got the guile and variety to trouble the Punjab line-up.
He is our bet for best bowler of the match.
Who will win
Delhi Capitals has the squad depth to overcome Punjab.
Their big guns, Warner and Shaw are looking ripe for a big score.
What’s more, their bowlers have also been looking very good.
Hence, Delhi Capitals will, in all likelihood, win the game.
