Encouraged by two consecutive wins in IPL, Delhi Capitals are eyeing a hat-trick. At the same time, Gujarat Titans, troubled by consecutive defeats, would like to return to the winning track. But the threat of rain is looming over this high-voltage match.
New Delhi: This time, after winning its first 2 matches in IPL, Delhi Capitals team is preparing to score a hat-trick. On Wednesday it will face Gujarat Titans. At the same time, Gujarat team, which has lost its first two matches, would like to avoid a hat-trick of defeats. But amidst all this, there is doubt whether the match will be held or not due to the threat of rain.
Sameer Rizvi who made Delhi win in both the matches
Delhi has performed brilliantly in both its matches. In both the matches, young batsman Sameer Rizvi has shown tremendous performance and led the team to victory. Rizvi, who has won two consecutive 'Man of the Match' awards, has the power to create a stir against Gujarat also. At the same time, K.L., who scored only 1 run in 2 matches. Rahul is waiting to return to form. Nitish Rana is also playing under pressure and is struggling to find his form.
On the other hand, Gujarat team has lost both the matches because of its batting. Since 2025, the batting average of the team's middle order has been only 20.1, which is the lowest among any team. Therefore, there is a lot of pressure on openers Shubhman Gill, Sai Sudarshan and Jos Buttler. Gill, who did not play the last match, is making a comeback in this match, which will strengthen the team. In bowling, the team will be expected to help from Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kagiso Rabada.
face to face: 07
Delhi: 03
Gujarat: 04
Probable playing 11
Delhi Capitals: Rahul, Nissanka, Nitish, Sameer, Miller, Stubbs, Akshar (captain), Vipraj, Kuldeep, Lungi Ngidi, Natarajan, Mukesh.
Gujarat Titans: Gill (captain), Sudarshan, Butler, Washington, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid, Rabada, Prasidh, Siraj, Ashok.
Match: From 7:30 pm
Impact of rain on 2 matches, threat to next two also
On Monday, the match between Punjab and KKR in Kolkata was canceled due to rain. Rain also disrupted the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Tuesday. This match started with a delay of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
There is also a threat of rain on the Delhi-Gujarat match to be held in New Delhi on Wednesday. 'Yellow alert' has already been issued in the city. At the same time, the rain has still not reduced in Kolkata. Due to this, the match between KKR and Lucknow Super Giants to be held at Eden Gardens on Thursday is also under the shadow of rain.
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