Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is arguably the in-demand name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. He clarified that his departure from Delhi Capitals was not due to any disagreement with the franchise regarding his retention fee. Pant responded after Sunil Gavaskar suggested that he might have left the franchise due to a dispute over his retention fee. However, Pant confirmed this wasn't true.

Star Sports shared a video ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Sunil Gavaskar said that sometimes players may leave their franchises to understand their true value in auction. As Pant's case isn't the same, Gavaskar expects that the wicketkeeper batter will be targeted by Delhi once again in the Auction.

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Sunil Gavaskar talks about Pant returning to Delhi Capitals

"Delhi would certainly want Rishabh Pant back in the squad. Sometimes when a player is to be retained, there is talk between the player and franchise about the fees that is expected. As you can see, some of the players who have been retained by the franchise, they've gone for more than what the No. 1 retention fee would've been. Maybe there was some disagreement over there (fees). "My feeling is Delhi would definitely want Pant back because they need a captain as well. If Rishabh Pant is not in their squad then they have to look for a new captain,".

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Reacting to the video, Pant said his departure from the franchise wasn't about money.

"My retention wasn't about the money for sure that I can say," Rishabh Pant said in his reply to the post on X, formerly Twitter.

Rishabh Pant is expected to have all 10 franchised bidding for him. But as per the purse, he will likely join Punjab Kings, Lucknow Supergiants, or Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Even his return to DC via RTM can be ruled out.

One-time IPL runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) have announced the retention of the IPL 2025.

Delhi Capitals, formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, reached the semi-finals of the first two editions of the IPL (2008 and 2009). After playing in the playoffs in the IPL 2012, they missed the top four finishes for the straight six years. 

After reaching the playoffs for three successive IPL seasons since 2019, Delhi Capitals failed to finish in the top four in the last three seasons. They played their only IPL final in the 2020 editions, which Mumbai Indians won and Capitals finished as the runners-up.  

Since the IPL 2021, Rishabh Pant has been leading the Delhi Capitals. In his absence, David Warner led the team during the IPL 2023. Last season, Axar Patel played the stand-in captain role in the absence of Pant. 

Delhi Capitals' player retention

Delhi Capitals have retained four players for INR 43.75 crore, including three capped and one uncapped. As their official deduction is INR 47 crore (18cr+14cr+11cr+4cr), they can use the remaining 73 crores during the mega auction. 

(Capped)

Axar Patel (Indian): INR 16.50 Crore

Kuldeep Yadav (Indian): INR 13.25 Crore

Tristian Stubbs (South African): INR 10 Crore

(Uncapped)

Abhishek Porel (Indian): INR 4 Crore

Right-to-Match (RTM) card availability for the mega auction

2 capped players, or 1 capped + 1 uncapped player

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant had an impressive IPL 2024, scoring 446 runs in 13 matches. Despite this the team doesn’t seem fully satisfied with the 26 year old’s performance.

Reports say that Rishabh Pant might be transferred from Delhi Capitals to Chennai Super Kings before the IPL 2025 mega auction. According to Dainik Jagran, DC is debating whether to keep Pant or let him go due to concerns about his recent form.

There’s also a chance Pant could be traded to another team, but DC’s Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly, appears interested in keeping him as captain.

Dhoni’s potential retirement and Its impact

If DC decides to release Pant he might join Chennai Super Kings. The team is looking for a wicketkeeper to potentially replace MS Dhoni if he retires from the IPL, and Pant is a top candidate for the job. Dhoni’s future in the IPL is uncertain with a chance he might not play in 2025.

Pant made a strong comeback this season after recovering from a car accident in December 2022. He scored 446 runs, including three half-centuries, and also played as India’s No. 3 batsman in the T20 World Cup 2024, where he scored 171 runs in eight matches.

RCB’s search for an Indian captain

Meanwhile, KL Rahul might leave Lucknow Super Giants after a three year period. Following a tough 10 wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka criticized Rahul, casting doubt on his future with the team.

Rahul could return to Royal Challengers Bangalore, a team he played for in 2013 and 2016. Under Faf du Plessis RCB reached the IPL playoffs this season, but they were eliminated in the Eliminator by Rajasthan Royals. Reports suggest RCB is considering an Indian player as captain, and if Rahul joins he might take on that role.

Former Indian captain and Board Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly slammed critics who earlier blasted him for making Rohit Sharma the skipper in early 2022. Ganguly also feels Rohit can lead India to glory and it happened in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. However, the same critics have almost forgotten who made the decision then.

After Virat Kohli was forced to step down from captaincy following India’s poor 2021 T20 World Cup campaign and was replaced by Rohit in a few months, Ganguly faced criticism on social media from fans. However, in a conversation with Ajkaal today, he gave a stern reminder to critics as well.

“When I handed Rohit Sharma the captaincy of the Indian team, everyone criticised me. Now that India has won the T20 World Cup under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, everyone has stopped abusing me for it. In fact, I think everyone has forgotten that it was I who appointed him as the captain of the Indian team,” said Ganguly.

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“I want DC to win this time” – Sourav Ganguly

However, Team India did exceptionally well throughout the 2024 T20 World Cup to become the first-ever side to win the title without a single defeat as well. They also qualified for the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) and ODI World Cup final under Rohit Sharma but failed to win.

Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly, Director of Cricket for the Delhi Capitals (DC), also wanted the franchise to break through and win the elusive IPL title. However, the franchise separated from seven-year head coach Ricky Ponting, who was at the top from 2018 to 2024 as well. After three consecutive playoff runs from 2019 to 2021, they missed the top four in the three seasons since then as well.

“I am planning for the next IPL. I want DC to win this time. I will speak to the management about appointing an Indian as the head coach. I want to give a shot as the head coach. I will bring in some new players,” added Sourav Ganguly.

Sourav Ganguly, who used to lead India’s cricket team, said that Ricky Ponting won’t be coaching Delhi Capitals in the next Indian Premier League season. Ponting has been coaching Delhi Capitals since 2018. Before that, he coached Mumbai Indians and helped them win the IPL in 2015. However, Delhi Capitals still haven’t won their first IPL title under his coaching.

While Ponting was coach, Delhi Capitals made it to the IPL final for the first time, but they didn’t win. Their recent performances have been disappointing, including this year’s IPL where they finished sixth with 7 wins and 7 losses. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2022.

Ponting’s coaching journey with Delhi Capitals

To turn things around, Delhi Capitals decided to part ways with Ricky Ponting. Sourav Ganguly, who directs cricket operations for the team, confirmed the news. Ganguly emphasized that Ponting couldn’t lead the team forward during his 7 years as head coach.

Ganguly expressed his goal of winning the IPL title next year and taking charge as head coach. He also mentioned plans to hire Indian coaches for the team.

“I have to plan for next year’s IPL. I want to win the IPL for Delhi Capitals once. The mega auction is next year, and hence I have started planning from now on,” Sourav Ganguly told

“Let me break a news. head Ricky Ponting will not be the coach of Delhi Capitals. Geoffrey Boycott was right, as Ponting has not been able to take the franchise forward in the past 7 years. I have to speak with the franchise and ask them to look at Indian coaches. I will be the head coach. Let’s see how I perform,” he added.

The Delhi Capitals had several commendable individual performances in IPL 2024, but a lack of cohesive team efforts resulted in a middling season, leaving them at sixth place on the points table. Despite this, there are positives for the franchise to build on. One of the standout aspects was the remarkable return of Rishabh Pant, who made a strong comeback to cricket.

Pant emerged as the team’s highest run-scorer, amassing 446 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate exceeding 155, while maintaining an impressive average of 40.54. His consistent performances were a beacon of hope for the Capitals amidst their struggles. Before the season began, Delhi Capitals were banking on David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Mitchell Marsh to shoulder the bulk of the scoring responsibilities, especially with Pant making his return from injury.

Unfortunately, a combination of injuries and poor form plagued the team, putting them on the backfoot early in the competition. The Capitals managed only one win in their first five matches, a slow start that ultimately hindered their playoff aspirations. Despite these setbacks, the individual brilliance of players like Pant provided glimpses of what the team is capable of, offering a foundation for future campaigns.

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DC’s Inconsistent top order

One of the primary reasons for the Delhi Capitals’ inconsistency in IPL 2024 was their unsettled top order. Throughout their 14 games, DC experimented with 11 different top-order (1-3) combinations and five different opening pairs. Shaw and Warner were the most frequent opening duo, partnering five times. Warner’s performance was underwhelming; in eight innings, he scored 168 runs, averaging 21 and striking at 134.40.

His appearances were sporadic, hampered by a hand injury midway through the tournament. Similarly, Mitchell Marsh, who was anticipated to be a key player, was ruled out due to a hamstring injury after scoring just 61 runs in four innings. Shaw, despite his proven record as an IPL opener, was inconsistent, managing 198 runs in eight innings at an average of 24.75.

The Capitals’ top-order struggles were evident, and it wasn’t until after the first five games that they introduced Jake Fraser-McGurk. The Australian made an immediate impact, scoring a 35-ball fifty in his first match of the season, batting at number three. Despite this promising performance, the instability in the top order had already cost DC crucial matches, highlighting the team’s struggle to find a reliable and effective combination. This lack of consistency at the top was a significant factor in their inability to build momentum throughout the season.

DC’s Expensive bowlers

Similarly, in the bowling department, despite some commendable individual performances, Delhi Capitals struggled to contain the scoring rate. The team recorded the second-worst economy rate of the season at 9.93, just slightly better than Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 10.03. Khaleel Ahmed managed to handle the new ball relatively well, finishing with 17 wickets and maintaining an economy of 8.87 in the first six overs, during which he picked up eight wickets. Mukesh Kumar also took 17 wickets but proved to be slightly more expensive.

The spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, performed their roles effectively, contributing 16 and 11 wickets respectively, totaling 27 wickets between them. However, the collective bowling effort fell short, and the inability to maintain a tighter economy rate was a significant factor in DC’s inability to control matches, ultimately affecting their overall performance and standing in the tournament.

Delhi Capitals concluded their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 league stage with a 19-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. This win keeps their playoff hopes mathematically alive, but the odds remain slim. True to their form in this auction cycle, Delhi saved their worst performances and luck for the critical moments. They lost four of their first five matches but managed to turn things around by winning four of their next five. However, instead of capitalizing on this momentum, they dropped a crucial game against Kolkata that could have propelled them to the second spot on the points table.

On the other hand, there’s a degree of empathy warranted for their plight, particularly when considering the unfortunate dismissal of Jake Fraser-McGurk in a must-win match against RCB. Despite their efforts, Delhi’s campaign was marked by missed opportunities and misfortune at key junctures, highlighting the fine margins that define success and failure in the IPL.

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In-depth Analysis of Delhi Capitals Performance in IPL 2024

Delhi Capitals introduced several new players to their roster this year, many of whom performed exceptionally well. Among them, two breakout stars stood out. Tristan Stubbs came in with high expectations, having smashed sixes for fun in the 2024 SA20. In the IPL 2024, he exceeded those expectations, amassing 378 runs at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 190.9. These stellar numbers suggest that Delhi finally has an established finisher in their lineup.

At the top of the order, Jake Fraser-McGurk (JFM) made an explosive impact. Delhi’s winning streak began with his debut, where he scored 55 off 35 balls. Promoted to the top of the order, he maintained a strike rate of 238.6—the highest of the season for any opener with at least 200 runs. Three of his four fifties came in quick succession, scored off 15, 19, and 19 balls respectively. If there were an award for the best replacement player of the season, this 22-year-old from Australia would likely be the frontrunner.

Who would have thought that Abishek Porel and Jake Fraser-McGurk would become Delhi’s standout opening pair of the season? Porel excelled in his role at the top of the order, scoring 327 runs at a strike rate of 159.5. On the bowling front, Rasikh Dar proved reliable in high-pressure situations, particularly when defending totals.

Heading into the tournament, Delhi’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were highlighted as one of the squad’s few strengths. True to form, both have finished among the top five spinners this season—Axar for his impressive economy rate of 7.7 and Kuldeep for taking 16 wickets in just 11 matches. Consequently, Delhi Capitals boasted one of the most formidable spin bowling attacks in the tournament.

Rishabh Pant’s return was a more significant narrative in this IPL than the Delhi Capitals’ overall performance. His batting form experienced fluctuations, but he emerged as the side’s highest run-scorer with 446 runs, the second most by a wicketkeeper-batter this year. He averaged 40.6 at a strike rate of 155.4, with a top score of 88 not out that decimated Gujarat’s bowling attack.

However, Pant’s inconsistency was evident in several innings. His struggle to maintain DC’s momentum in the middle overs proved costly in a few run chases. The left-hander often appeared to play too many shots, frequently losing his balance. Overall, his performance was a return to the Rishabh Pant we know—both frustrating and brilliant in equal measure.

DC vs LSG Match Preview

DC will face LSG in the 64th match of the IPL 2024. The game will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 14th at 7:30 PM IST. Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs. The defeat has made playoff qualification extremely difficult. The team must now win the final game at all costs, while also hoping that SRH and CSK do not win any further games. Meanwhile, LSG has lost the last two games by 98 runs and 10 wickets, respectively. To qualify, LSG must win the final two games, as a loss would jeopardize their campaign.

DC vs LSG Match Details

Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – 64th Match

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium – New Delhi

Date & Time: 14th April 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

DC vs LSG Venue Stats

DC vs LSG Pitch Report

With most batters struggling on this pitch, the top of the lineup will need to take advantage of the powerplay in both innings. A par first innings total is unlikely to exceed 170.

DC vs LSG Weather Report

The skies will be mostly clear throughout the match on Tuesday evening in Delhi. Humidity levels will not exceed 30%, and the temperature will be no lower than 28 degrees.

DC vs LSG Last Five Matches

DC vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DC vs LSG Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (C&WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq

Topmost Picks for DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• Jake Frazer McGurk – Jake Frazer McGurk has been outstanding for DC. He struck the ball beautifully and played a huge role in the DC turnaround. Overall, he has scored 330 runs at a strike rate of 237 so far.
• Axar Patel – Axar Patel scored a brisk 57 against RCB. He is a valuable addition to the team who more often than not makes valuable contributions. He has scored 221 runs and taken 10 wickets in IPL 2024.

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• KL Rahul –  KL Rahul was blasted for his slow knock of 29 in 33 balls in last game against SRH and he needs to make a strong comeback.
• Yash Thakur –  Yash Thakur’s numbers this IPL show 11 wickets in 10 games at an economy of over 11. These are not impressive stats but we can tell you he has bowled much better than what the numbers show.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC vs LSG Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Nicholas Pooran, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Axar Patel(VC), Marcus Stoinis, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DC vs LSG Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Ayush Badoni, Jake Fraser-McGurk(C), Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis(VC), Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul

Vice-captain – Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

DC vs LSG Probable Winners:

The Delhi Capitals are favourites to win. DC has had excellent results at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, winning three out of four games. They have scored 200+ runs three times and their lowest total at the venue is 199. Given how well the players have performed, the Capitals have an advantage. Support the Delhi Capitals to win the match. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals are expected to win this match.

In the 62nd match of the IPL 2024 season, the Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their impressive winning streak by defeating the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in Bengaluru on May 12. The match witnessed an exciting clash between RCB and DC, with both teams aiming to secure crucial points in the tournament.

RCB’s Batting Performance

RCB started their innings on a positive note, with openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis laying a solid foundation. However, early setbacks saw Kohli and Du Plessis depart within the powerplay overs. Virat Kohli fell during the powerplay, caught out by his former Delhi teammate Ishant Sharma for 27 runs.

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Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks steadied the ship with a crucial partnership, guiding RCB to a competitive total. Patidar’s consistent form was evident as he contributed a valuable half-century. Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks formed a crucial partnership of 88 runs, guiding RCB from 36/2 to 124/3 by the 12.3rd over, before Patidar was eventually dismissed.

Patidar contributed with a 32-ball 52, showcasing his consistent form for the home team. Jacks, after scoring 41 runs, was also sent back to the pavilion in the 15th over, courtesy of a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav. Green’s resilient unbeaten 32 helped RCB post a competitive total of 187/9 in their allotted 20 overs.

DC’s Chase

In response, DC faced early setbacks with losing key wickets, including that of David Warner in the first over. What followed for the visitors was a top-order meltdown as Jake Frazer McGurk and Abishek Porel both lost their wickets cheaply within the powerplay on 21 and 2 runs respectively.

Despite efforts from Shai Hope, Axar Patel, and Tristan Stubbs, DC struggled to maintain momentum in their chase.

Hope got dismissed after a gritty 23-ball 29. With the score at 86/5 at 9.3 overs, Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs got the task on themselves to take DC over the line in what was proving to be a challenging task. However, Tristan Stubbs’ early dismissal left Axar Patel as the only proper batter on the crease.

Axar Patel’s well-made 57 on the night kept DC’s innings going but never got them looking like they would take the 2 points away from the hosts. In the end, Delhi Capitals were restricted to just 140, eventually putting a big dent in their playoff hopes.

Analysis of the Match

RCB’s strong batting performance, coupled with DC’s top-order collapse, highlighted the home team’s dominance. While Axar Patel’s resilient innings provided some resistance, DC fell short of the target, denting their playoff hopes.

With this win RCB move to the 5th spot. RCB’s convincing victory over DC further solidifies their position in the IPL 2024 tournament. The match showcased RCB’s strong form and DC’s challenges, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.

Most consecutive wins for RCB
7 in 2011 (runners-up)
5 in 2009 (runners-up)
5 in 2016 (runners-up)
5* in 2024
4 in 2010 (playoffs)
4 in 2021 (playoffs)

– 140 all-out is the lowest innings score for DC and the lowest against RCB this season.

– The last instance of RCB successfully defending a target in a night game at Chinnaswamy was against PBKS in 2019.

DC vs RR Match Preview

The 56th match of the IPL 2024 will feature the Delhi Capitals taking on the Rajasthan Royals. The game will take place at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium and will begin at 7:30 PM IST on May 7. Delhi Capitals have managed to keep their dream of playing in the IPL 2024 playoffs alive after a late-season surge. The team has five wins in 11 games, with four of those coming in the last six. Meanwhile, RR has been unstoppable. With eight wins in ten games, they have already qualified for the IPL 2024 playoffs. RR has lost two games, but they were expected to win both of them.

DC vs RR Match Details

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – 56th Match

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium – New Delhi

Date & Time: 07th May 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

DC vs RR Venue Stats

DC vs RR Pitch Report

The wicket at Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a bowlers’ graveyard. In the most recent game here, DC scored 257-4, and MI came close, losing by only 10 runs. Anything under 230 should be very easy to find here.

DC vs RR Weather Report

Temperatures have risen in the north, and they will hover around 30 degrees in the evening. The humidity will be 18 percent, and the wind speed will be 11 kilometers per hour.

DC vs RR Last Five Matches

DC vs RR Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DC vs RR Probable Playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan/RovmanPowell

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Abishek Porel, Prithvi Shaw, Jake Frazer McGurk, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Shai Hope/David Warner, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje

Topmost Picks for DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Rajasthan Royals

• Jos Buttler –  Buttler has blown hot and cold in the season. He has scored a couple of centuries but in other matches, he has failed to make much contribution.
• Yuzvendra Chahal – Chahal was hammered by SRH in last game but he is a champion bowler and knows how to bounce back.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• Jake Frazer McGurk – Jake Frazer McGurk has been outstanding for DC. He has been in great hitting mode and has kept David Warner out of the playing XI which is a big achievement.
• Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav scored 35 in the last game, showing he can also contribute runs when required. However, bowling is his primary job and he has been outstanding for DC this season, taking 12 wickets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC vs RR Dream11 Team:

Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal(VC), Jake Frazer McGurk(C), Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed, Trent Boult

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DC vs RR Dream11 Team:

Sanju Samson(C), Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant(VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jake Frazer McGurk, Riyan Parag, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed, Trent Boult

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jake Frazer McGurk, Sanju Samson

Vice-captain – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

DC vs RR Probable Winners:

We expect the Rajasthan Royals to win. The team has played outstanding cricket, winning eight of the ten matches. They have a powerful batting lineup that is supported by a strong bowling attack. The Delhi Capitals have a good team, but they have been inconsistent. DC will find it difficult to score runs against RR’s bowling, so RR are our favourites. Considering the team combination, Rajasthan Royals is expected to win this match.