Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans will square off in a much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both sides will be eager to secure a victory and bolster their positions in the tournament standings.
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is renowned for its balance, with the average first-innings score standing at 157 runs in the last 20 matches played at the venue. Interestingly, teams batting first have historically struggled, with a win percentage of just 26%. Given these statistics, it is likely that the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first.
Both pacers and spinners have enjoyed success at this ground, making it a challenging surface for batsmen. The weather forecast for the match predicts a temperature of around 37.15 degrees Celsius, humidity of 9%, and winds of 3.24 m/s.
A look at the head-to-head record between these two teams reveals that in the four matches played thus far, bowlers from both sides have consistently earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams. In their most recent encounter, Rishabh Pant was the Man of the Match, while Mukesh Kumar topped the fantasy points chart for Delhi Capitals with 103 points. Rashid Khan led the way for Gujarat Titans, amassing 70 fantasy points.
Moving on to the Fantasy XI selection, here are some top picks:
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
1.
Sai Sudharsan (Captain):
A consistent top-order batter with an average of 40 fantasy points in the last 10 games.2.
Axar Patel (Vice-Captain):
An all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, averaging 36 fantasy points per match.Safe Picks:
3.
Tristan Stubbs (Wicket-Keeper):
A wicket-keeper batsman with an impressive average of 51 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a knack for scoring runs against GT.4.
Mohit Sharma (Bowler):
A right-arm medium pacer with an average of 33 fantasy points in the last 10 games and a strong record against GT.5.
Sai Kishore (Bowler):
A left-arm spinner who averages 33 fantasy points per match and has been effective at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Additional Picks:
6.
Azmatullah Omarzai (Batter):
A top-order batsman with an average of 44 fantasy points in the last 10 games.7.
Shahrukh Khan (All-Rounder):
An all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, averaging 32 fantasy points per match.8.
Jake Fraser-McGurk (Batter):
A top-order batter who can be a differential pick due to his inconsistency.9.
Khaleel Ahmed (Bowler):
A left-arm medium pacer with an average of 42 fantasy points in the last 10 games.10.
Spencer Johnson (Bowler):
A left-arm pacer who has been in good form recently.Predicted Fantasy XI:
1. Sai Sudharsan (Captain)
2. Axar Patel (Vice-Captain)
3. Tristan Stubbs (Wicket-Keeper)
4. Vijay Shankar (Batter)
5. Shahrukh Khan (All-Rounder)
6. Rahul Tewatia (All-Rounder)
7. Azmatullah Omarzai (Batter)
8. Mohit Sharma (Bowler)
9. Sai Kishore (Bowler)
10. Rashid Khan (Bowler)
11. Spencer Johnson (Bowler)
This predicted Fantasy XI strikes a balance between consistent performers and players who have the potential to perform well on this particular pitch. The inclusion of bowlers from both teams who have a good record against each other further enhances the chances of success.