Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
30th Match:
The thirtieth encounter of the IPL 2020 between RR and DC is going to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 14th 2020.
RR vs DC History:
The teams completed 21 meetings, till date. RR won 11 games. DC won 10 times.
The teams met 6 times at the home ground of RR. RR won 4 times. DC won twice.
The teams met 8 times at the home ground of DC. The host won 5 times, RR won thrice.
The teams played 7 times at the neutral venue. RR won 4 times and DC won thrice.
Victory brings points:
In the group stage, the winner will earn 2 points and the defeating team will earn 0 points.
The RR is currently at the second from the bottom in the point table. If the match result will go in favor of the team, the team may have a chance to be at the forth or fifth position with 8 points. In case of defeat, the team may stay at the current position with 6 points.
DC is currently at the 2nd position. If the team will win the match and earn 2 points, then the team will be at the top position with 12 points, But in case of defeat, the team will stay at the current position.
Venue Weather:
Weather forecast for Dubai shows the weather would be pretty clear and hot during the match. The precipitation would be almost 0% as of now, so there would be no chance of rain during the match. The temperature would be 29-32 Celsius. The wind would be around 12 to 22 km/h throughout the match. The speed of wind and the temperature would decrease as the match progressed.
Toss and Pitch (Record of International Matches):
Teams preferred to bat first after winning the toss, which happened 38 times out of 62 matches. The selection favored the teams, and the teams won 21 times, while lost 16 times with one tie.
On the other hand, the team chose to field first after winning the toss, won 11 times and lost 13 times.
Over all, the teams, who won the toss, won the matches 32 times and lost 29 times.
The first batting team won the matches 34 times. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won 27 times.
The lowest successful defended total was 118 on the venue. On the other hand, the highest successful chase is 180 on the ground.
The first inning lowest total was 71, and the highest total was 211 runs. For the second inning, the lowest total was 73 runs (completed innings), whereas the highest was 187 runs.
The batting average of the first innings is 21.37 and 19.06 is for the second innings.
Toss and Pitch (Record of IPL Matches):
Teams preferred to field first after winning the toss, which happened 11 times in 20 games. The selection didn’t favor the teams and the team won just twice and lost 9 times, though the teams lost the match in super over twice.
On the other hand, the team chose to bat first after winning the toss, won 5 times and lost 4 times.
Over all, the teams, who won the toss, won the matches just 7 times and lost 13 times, including those two super over defeats.
The first batting team won the matches 14 times including two ties. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won 6 times, only.
The lowest successful defended total was 140. On the other hand, Highest successful chase is 179 at the ground.
The first inning lowest total was 115, and the highest total was 206 runs. For the second inning, the lowest total was 109 runs, whereas the highest was 201 runs.
The batting average of the first innings is 32.85 and 22.42 is for the second innings.
Toss and Pitch (Record of IPL 2020):
Teams preferred to field first after winning the toss, which happened 7 times in 13 games. The selection didn’t favor the teams, yet and all 7 times the toss winning team lost the match, though the teams lost the match in super over twice.
On the other hand, the team chose to bat first after winning the toss, won 4 times and lost twice.
Over all, the teams, who won the toss, won the matches just 4 times and lost 9 times, including those two super over defeats.
The first batting team won the matches 9 times with two ties (super over victories). Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won just twice.
The lowest successfully defended total 163. On the other hand, Highest successful chase is 179 at the ground.
The first inning lowest total was 157, and the highest total was 206 runs. For the second inning, the lowest total was 109 runs, whereas the highest was 201 runs.
The batting average of the first innings is 37.85 and 20.61 is for the second innings.
History Between the Teams at the Venue:
Both the teams never faced each other at the venue. The upcoming encounter will be the first between the teams.
Teams’ History at the Venue:
RR got three opportunities to play at the place. The team won just once and lost twice. DC got five opportunities to play at the venue. The team won 4 times, though one of them was won in super over by the team, and lost just once.
Tentative XI for both the Teams:
Rajasthan Royals:
The team would prefer to go with a winning combination, but may change the batting line up, and ask R. Uthappa to open.
Rajasthan Royals Eleven: R. Uthappa, J. Buttler, S. Samson, S. Smith, B. Stokes, R. Parag, R. Tewatia, S. Gopal, J. Archer, K. Tyagi, J. Unadkat
Delhi Capitals:
The team would prefer to go with the same eleven.
Delhi Capitals Eleven: P. Shaw, S. Dhawan, A. Rahane, S. Iyer, M. Stoinis, A. Carey, A. Patel, H. Patel, R. Ashwin, K. Rabada, A. Nortje
