Delhi Capitals (DC) face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the second time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Saturday in Delhi.
The last game between the two sides in Bangalore this season saw RCB win by 23 runs. Virat Kohli was the show stealer for the Challengers that day with a knock of 50 (34) and three catches.
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Both sides will be looking to build on wins in their previous games. RCB will be hoping to jump up the table and cement their place in the playoff spots. DC, placed 10th in the IPL table, will look to claw up the leader board.
Here is a comprehensive guide on the key batsmen, key bowlers, predicted lineups and key battles ahead of DC vs RCB.
DC vs RCB predicted lineups
DC: David Warner (C), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Axar Patel, Ripal Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
RCB: Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj
Best Batsmen from DC vs RCB
Faf du Plessis (RCB): The RCB top-order batsman is the leading scorer this season with 466 runs to his name in nine innings. RCB will rely on the South African batter to post a formidable total on the board.
David Warner (DC): The DC skipper has been their most consistent batsman this season and has often helped them post sizeable totals when they have batted first.
Virat Kohli (RCB): Kohli has been in excellent form this IPL season, having scored 364 runs in nine innings.
Best Bowlers from DC vs RCB
Mohammed Siraj (RCB): The pacer is one of the mainstays of the team. With 15 scalps to his name, he is their leading wicket-taker this year.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Yadav has been instrumental in DC defending low scores this season. He is their lead wicket-taker with 8 dismissals.
Harshal Patel (RCB): Patel is having another excellent season with RCB this year, having taken 11 wickets from nine matches for them.
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Key Battles from DC vs RCB
Faf du Plessis vs Kuldeep Yadav: DC will look to dismiss Du Plessis early in the innings if they want to restrict the visitors to a decent total. Yadav, the team's leading wicket-taker, may well be tasked with getting the prized scalp.
David Warner vs Mohammed Siraj: The battle between DC's star batter Warner and RCB's ace bowler Siraj will be a treat to watch. The away side will hope that Siraj manages to get Warner's wicket early.
