Delhi Capitals will lock horns against the formidable record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad today in IPL 2024. The night match is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Sunrisers' formidable lineup, featuring powerful spin-hitters Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, places emphasis on Kuldeep Yadav's left-arm wristspin for the Capitals. Despite an injury earlier in the season limiting him to just four games in IPL 2024, Kuldeep has been a significant presence, capturing six wickets while proving difficult to score against. Maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.06, he has conceded more than a run a ball only once, against the Rajasthan Royals.
In light of Kuldeep and Axar Patel's presence in the Capitals' squad, Heinrich Klaasen's proficiency in handling spin becomes paramount for Sunrisers. Among batters with over 200 runs, Klaasen boasts a striking rate second only to Dinesh Karthik this season, standing at 199.21. Additionally, he holds the distinction of being the most prolific six-hitter not only in the current IPL but across all T20 matches in 2024.
DC vs SRH: The Toss
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley stadium has grass cover over it and is expected to help the pace bowlers initially. However, traditionally it has helped the batsman more than the bowlers. The team that wins the toss is expected to field first and chase a target.
DC vs SRH: The Pitch
It's the first game in Delhi this season, and Ponting said the pitch looked good with more grass cover on the square than last year, and he expects it to play better than it did in 2023, when Capitals lost five of their seven home games.
DC vs SRH: Weather
During the evening, the temperature in Delhi is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius, with a real feel of 27 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be approximately 27%, and there is no chance of rain.
DC vs SRH: Head-to-Head
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 23 matches between them. SRH won 13 while Capitals have won 11 matches, while 1 match had no result. This gives a slight upper hand to the SRH, but Capitals have won last 5 matches against the SRH.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
