Delhi Capitals (DC) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 35th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. After registering three wins and four losses this season, DC are currently placed sixth in the IPL 2024 standings with six points from seven matches. Meanwhile, SRH are currently fourth on the points table with eight points, having won four and lost two out of six matches. As Delhi aim to climb the points table and Hyderabad look to maintain their position in the top four, let’s take a look at the predicted XI ahead of this exciting contest.
DC probable XI
Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent in his batting performance in IPL 2024, scoring 158 runs in five matches. Shaw, however, has registered a half-century and his strike rate is over 154, indicating the possibility of an impressive performance against Hyderabad.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in great form, scoring 75 runs in two matches this season. The aggressive Australian batsman recently scored a brilliant half-century and his strike rate of 166.66 suggests that he can continue his run-scoring streak in the upcoming match.
Abhishek Porel
Abhishek Porel’s inclusion in the playing eleven will provide stability to the top order. Although he has not been in top form for Delhi, scoring only 106 runs in six innings, Porel has a strike rate of 153.26. Keeping this in mind, he will be keen to convert his starts into big scores soon.
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
DC captain Rishabh Pant has been in great form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. He is the top run-scorer for Delhi Capitals with 210 runs in seven matches. Pant was adjudged Player of the Match for his performance against GT and will look to repeat that performance on Saturday.
shy hope
Shai Hope will bring more depth and stability to the Capitals’ middle-order. Hope is looking in good form, having scored 63 runs in three matches at an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 140. The talented West Indies cricketer will be looking to make an impact for DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs surprised everyone by taking two wickets in the last match. Apart from his right-arm off-spin, Stubbs has already scored 189 runs in six matches with an impressive strike rate of 190.90. With his excellent form, the young South African will be keen to contribute with both bat and ball in the upcoming match.
Akshar Patel
Axar Patel will partner with Kuldeep Yadav to lead the spin attack for Delhi Capitals. While he has not been impressive with the bat in IPL 2024, Patel has impressed with five wickets in seven matches while maintaining an economy rate of 6.75. Patel is ready to play an important role in stopping the opposition batsmen.
-Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav’s spinning ability has been incredible in dismissing batsmen in IPL 2024. With an impressive economy rate of 6.06, Kuldeep has taken six wickets in four matches. In-form Kuldeep can trouble the famous SRH batting order in Delhi.
Ishant Sharma
Experienced fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been in good form for Delhi Capitals this season. He took two important wickets in the last game by dismissing Shubman Gill and David Miller. With these two wickets, his total in as many matches increased to six. With a good record against SRH, having taken five wickets in eight matches, Sharma is expected to maintain his wicket-taking form on Saturday.
Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar made headlines by taking 3 wickets for 14 runs in the last match against Gujarat Titans. He has been excellent at beating batsmen with his pace, taking eight wickets at an average of 15.62 and an economy of 9.25 in four matches this season. Mukesh will be keen to add more wickets to his account against SRH.
Khalil Ahmed
Khaleel has performed consistently well for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 and has taken 10 wickets in seven matches. Additionally, Khaleel is the fourth highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024. If he maintains his form throughout the season, he is likely to attract the attention of the Indian selectors ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
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SRH’s predicted XI
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has been in remarkable form with the bat in IPL 2024. The talented left-handed batsman has scored 211 runs in six matches with a devastating strike rate of 197.19. Sharma would like to take advantage of his good start and face the Delhi bowlers in the upcoming match.
travis head
Travis Head has been in great form in the current IPL season. After scoring a quick-fire 100 against RCB, the Australian opener has scored 235 runs in five matches at an average of 47 and a whopping strike rate of 199.15. The in-form Head will aim to continue his form and help SRH post another big score in Delhi.
Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)
Heinrich Klaasen is a key player in the powerful SRH batting lineup, having scored 253 runs in six matches with three fifty-plus scores. In the last game, his explosive inning of 67 runs took SRH to 287 runs, the highest ever IPL score. With an impressive average of 63.25 and strike rate of 199.21, Klaasen is expected to continue his run-scoring form against DC on Saturday.
aiden markram
Aiden Markram, Klaasen’s fellow South African, is another quality inclusion in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting lineup. The Proteas T20I captain has been in good form this season, scoring 159 runs in six matches. With the T20 World Cup approaching, Markram will aim to regain his form as soon as possible.
Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad’s aggressive batting style has worked in favor of Sunrisers Hyderabad. The talented middle-order batsman has been in great form this season and has scored 106 runs in four innings. Samad will look to contribute against DC.
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Young Nitish Kumar Reddy is another batting all-rounder in the playing eleven of SRH. The 20-year-old has scored 78 runs in limited chances at a strike rate of 173.33. Apart from his batting ability, Nitish also brings variety with his right-arm fast bowling. He has taken one IPL wicket so far.
Shahbaz Ahmed
Shahbaz Ahmed will be a valuable spin-bowling option, who will enhance Hyderabad’s bowling lineup. Despite not being at his best so far in IPL 2024, Shahbaz has the potential to lead his team to significant successes. He can also contribute runs with the bat while playing an important role as required.
Pat Cummins (captain)
SRH captain Pat Cummins has performed brilliantly in IPL 2024. Apart from his brilliant leadership, Cummins has led the bowling attack impressively, taking nine wickets in six matches while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 787. Cummins could be one of the wickets for Delhi. on Saturday.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar will probably open the bowling for Sunrisers. Known for his ability to generate swing, Bhuvi’s variation has helped him bag three wickets in six matches.
Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat is slowly regaining his form in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Unadkat has taken four wickets in five matches so far this season. The 32-year-old left-hander can use his experience in domestic cricket to play a vital role on the difficult pitch of Kotla.
T Natarajan
T Natarajan, SRH’s second highest wicket taker this season, has been in great form with the ball this season. The Indian fast bowler has taken six wickets in four matches and will look to get the better of DC’s batting lineup in the upcoming match.
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