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RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2024 9th Match | RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Jaipur Pitch Report
The ninth match of IPL 2024 sees Rajasthan Royals take on the Delhi Capitals. After finishing second last in 2023, the Capitals started 2024 with a disappointing defeat to Punjab Kings, with Abhishek Porel’s late blitz as the impact player saving their blushes on a good batting surface in Mullanpur.
DC need to go to another level to beat the Royals. Sanju Samson led the way as they beat LSG over the weekend, with their bowlers in the groove for most of the innings as well. However, consistency was the issue for RR last season, so they’ll be looking for back-to-back wins to have a firm hold on an early top four spot.
IPL 2024 9th Match: RR vs DC Possible Playing XIs
The Royals could look to stick with the same team that beat LSG.
Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Jos Buttler (OS), 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Shimron Hetmyer (OS), 6. Dhruv Jurel, 7. Ravichandran Ashwin, 8. Sandeep Sharma, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal, 10, Avesh Khan, 11. Trent Boult (OS), 12. Nandre Burger (OS)
Possible Impact Player Substitute: Shimron Hetmyer/Nandre Burger
DC left Prithvi Shaw out and played an all-overseas top three against PBKS. If they wish to implement the same strategy, they could play Jake Fraser-McGurk alongside David Warner.
Ishant Sharma picked up an injury in the opening game.
Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner (OS), 2. Jake Fraser-McGurk/Shai Hope (OS), 3. Mitchell Marsh (OS), 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Ricky Bhui, 6. Tristan Stubbs (OS), 7. Axar Patel, 8. Sumit Kumar, 9. Mukesh Kumar, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Khaleel Ahmed, 12. Praveen Dubey
Possible Impact Player Substitute: Ricky Bhui/Praveen Dubey
Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 9th Match of IPL 2024: Key Players to Watch/Key Picks for RR vs DC
Rajasthan Royals:
- Since the start of 2018, Jos Buttler has scored 335 runs in eight innings against DC at an average of 41.88 and strike rate of 171.79.
- Buttler enjoys playing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. He has struck 615 runs at an average of 43.93 and strike rate of 139.46.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has smashed 385 runs at a strike rate of 176.6 in the powerplay in the IPL since 2023.
- Jaiswal has belted 25 runs off nine balls without dismissal against Khaleel Ahmed. He has also hit 25 off 14 against Axar Patel without dismissal.
- Sanju Samson struck an excellent 82* off 52 balls in the last match. Can he back it up with another big effort?
- Samson has scored 286 runs at an average of 23.83 and strike rate of 136.19 against the Capitals. He has smashed 56 off 28 against Khaleel Ahmed (no wicket).
- Riyan Parag made an impression at number four. In last season’s SMAT competition, Parag hammered 510 runs at an average of 85.00 and strike rate of 182.79.
- Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 20 wickets in 18 career matches against DC.
- Trent Boult has kept David Warner very quiet in T20s: 82 balls, 77 runs, three dismissals.
Delhi Capitals:
- Getting through the powerplay will be key for David Warner. If he does, he will take on Yuzvendra Chahal (IPL head-to-head record: 94 balls, 155 runs, 2 dismissals) and R Ashwin (IPL head-to-head record: 121 balls, 145 runs, 3 dismissals).
- Rishabh Pant has struck 115 runs at a strike rate of 171.64 in three matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
- Mitchell Marsh in T20s in 2024: 6 inns, 180 runs, avg. 36.00, SR 156.52.
- Since the start of IPL 2023, Axar Patel has hit 304 runs at an average of 27.6 and strike rate of 140.7.
- With the ball, Axar has taken just four wickets in eight matches against the Royals since 2019. But, he can keep Sanju Samson quiet as he has dismissed him twice in 60 balls for 67 runs.
- Kuldeep Yadav is crucial to the Capitals’ chances on a pitch that had some assistance for the spinners in the last match. Sanju Samson strikes at 121.9 against him in T20s (32 balls, 39 runs, one wicket).
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 27, RR 14, DC 13.
- Royals lead the Capitals 4-2 in meetings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
- Jos Buttler has scored 48 runs in 32 balls against Khaleel Ahmed in T20s (one dismissal). Buttler also has a fine record against Kuldeep Yadav in the IPL: 48 balls, 74 runs, one dismissal.
- Prithvi Shaw averages 18.33 in nine meetings against the Royals.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather
The Jaipur surface for the RR-LSG match on Sunday had some grip for the spinners and seamers who used the cutter well. Sandeep Sharma was particularly brilliant.
The pitch could play similarly here, but this match is under lights. So, the ball could skid on even better for the batters.
The average first innings score in five matches in IPL 2023 was 171.8. The team batting first won three of the games. A hot and humid evening is forecast.
IPL 2024 9th Match: RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.
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RR vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?
On paper, the Royals look stronger. However, matches aren’t played on paper. That being said, the Royals at home should prevail and win this match.