A yellow signal for a heatwave in Ahmedabad was issued on Saturday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is anticipated that the highest temperature will stay above 40 degrees Celsius. Will the Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL match be impacted by the hot and muggy weather?
Ahmedabad is expected to see clear skies on Saturday, according to an IMD report. It is anticipated that there won't be any weather-related delays throughout the match. The lowest temperature will be about 25 degrees Celsius, while the highest will be about 41 degrees, thus putting the city under a heatwave alert.
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While heat certainly will be a major concern for the players as both teams lock horns in the top of the table clash. Delhi are ranked one with 10 points from six matches, while Gujarat are placed third with 8 points from the same number of games. However, GT have a great chance to go on level terms with Delhi and Punjab, who have 10 points each and occupy the first and second spot. For Delhi this is a chance to extend their lead at the top and make a statement in the playoffs race.
GT vs DC: All you need to know
Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans will host Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams have produced remarkable efforts, which reflects on the points table.
It'll be interesting to see if Faf du Plessis returns in the XI, considering Jake Fraser-McGurk's struggles at the top. The good news for DC is Mitchell Starc's clinical bowling, which saw the Aussie defend nine runs in the final over against Rajasthan Royals to push the match into Super Over. The Aussie then once again delivered in the Super Over, playing a big role in Delhi's thrilling victory.
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Apart from Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler will play huge roles from the GT camp as far as their batting front in concerned. Sudharsan is currently placed second on the list of Orange Cap holders with 329 runs from six matches, 28 runs behind Nicholas Pooran, who has played an extra match.
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