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IPL 2020 Qualifier 2: DC vs SRH Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | DC vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players | Abu Dhabi Pitch Report

If this match follows the form guide, then it is a no contest.

Delhi Capitals, who promised plenty at the halfway stage of IPL 2020, have fallen away badly, losing five of their last six matches. In those five losses, four have been heavy margins, with the latest being a 57-run drubbing at the hands of Mumbai Indians. But, DC, thanks to finishing second, get another shot at reaching the Final, and they must make it count.

However, it won’t be easy. Sunrisers Hyderabad are in magnificent form, with four wins on the trot. Led by the bowlers and Kane Williamson, SRH held their nerve in the Eliminator against RCB, and will be buyoyed by such a result. Also, SRH have played four do-or-die matches in a row – experience that can hold them in great stead heading into this one. So, despite injuries to key players, can David Warner’s men continue their great form and book a date in the IPL 2020 Final?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

• David Warner smashed 66 off 34 balls against DC two weeks ago. He has a fine overall record against them, with 440 runs at an average of 44.00 and SR 131.34. Crucial player.
• Warner will be even more important if Wriddhiman Saha is out with injury. Also, Manish Pandey and Kane Williamson (half-century vs RCB) will be key. Williamson has a magnificent record for SRH vs DC: 9 inns, 338 runs, avg. 56.33, SR 133.60.
• Arguably the biggest difference to SRH has been Jason Holder. The brilliant all-rounder has taken 13 wickets in his six matches so far in IPL 2020. He is one to watch against DC’s struggling top order.
• So, with DC struggling with the bat, Shikhar Dhawan has a big responsibility to score well. Dhawan averages just 14 in five matches for DC against SRH, so Shreyas Iyer’s men will be hoping he turns this around.
• Can Rishabh Pant deliver in a time of need? The left-hander has a strike rate of just 109.61 in IPL 2020, but has a good record against SRH: 11 inns, 392 runs, avg. 43.56, SR 148.48.
• Shreyas Iyer also had 300+ runs vs SRH (310 runs, avg. 31). DC needs more from their captain, even though he has 433 runs in IPL 2020 (avg. 30.92, SR 123.36).
• Marcus Stoinis is coming off a fine knock of 65 off 46 balls vs MI.
• How good has Sandeep Sharma been in recent times? He has taken eight wickets in his last five games, which includes 2/27 vs DC two weeks ago.
• Rashid Khan tormented DC last time out. The Afghan star took a remarkable 3/7, part of 19 wickets in 15 games in IPL 2020 (econ. 5.30).
• Kagiso Rabada (25 wickets in IPL 2020) has gone wicketless in three of his last four games. Can he influence this game and overtake Jasprit Bumrah to become the Purple Cap holder? His South African pace partner, Anrich Nortje (20 wickets in IPL 2020), will also be key.
• R Ashwin is coming off three wickets vs MI.
• T Natarajan has 16 wickets in 15 games in IPL 2020, and will be key at the death.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 17, DC 6, SRH 11.
• SRH have won both matches against DC in IPL 2020. The most recent meeting was a hiding, where SRH won by 88 runs after they smashed 219/2 with the bat.
• Will DC persist with Prithvi Shaw? He has scored just 49 runs in his last eight innings at an average of 6.1.
• Since 2019, Rashid Khan has taken 10 wickets in five games vs DC at an economy rate of just 3.8.
• DC have lost six of their last seven playoffs matches. However, their win came against SRH last season.

Possible Playing 11

Delhi Capitals: 1. Shikhar Dhawan, 2. Ajinkya Rahane, 3. Shreyas Iyer (c), 4. Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Rishabh Pant (wk), 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Harshal Patel, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. R Ashwin, 11. Anrich Nortje

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. David Warner (c), 2. Shreevats Goswami (wk), 3. Manish Pandey, 4. Kane Williamson, 5. Priyam Garg, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Shahbaz Nadeem, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. T Natarajan

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Abu Dhabi Pitch and Weather Report

It was a slow pitch on offer for both SRH and RCB in the Eliminator. More of the same can be expected here, with the captain who wins the toss to select chasing. Teams batting second have won eight of the last nine games in Abu Dhabi.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

On form, SRH will beat DC. However, this is the IPL and anything can happen. The key for DC will be to make inroads into SRH’s top order and then bat well themselves. If DC bat as poorly as they have been, then SRH will win.

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