Get ready for an exciting match between the Gujarat Titans and the Delhi Capitals in Round 2 of the 2023 Indian Premier League. The Titans have been on a roll, winning four out of their last five games, including three away games. The defending champions are in great form, and they are looking to continue their winning streak against the struggling Delhi Capitals, who have won only two games this season.
The last time these two teams met, the Titans emerged victorious, with Sai Sudarshan scoring a fifty and being named man of the match. The Titans have been finding new heroes in every game to bail them out of difficult situations, while the Capitals have struggled to find players who can step up and perform consistently.
The Capitals will be hoping for a good performance from their skipper, David Warner, who was bowled for a first-ball duck in their last game. However, the Indian middle order has not clicked, and a promotion for Axar Patel might help. The conditions in Ahmedabad have been batting friendly, and Warner should fancy himself to score some runs.
The Titans have the Afghan duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who have been in great form, to cause problems for the Capitals’ struggling batting unit. Wrist spinners have ruled the roost against the Capitals this season, picking 16 wickets at an average of just over 14.
The Capitals might not make any changes to their overseas quartet, with Philip Salt scoring a fifty in the last game. David Warner batting deep could solve a lot of issues for the Capitals, as he has an excellent record against Mohammed Shami, who has been terrific with the new ball. Warner has also been striking it at 140 since 2020 in the IPL against leg spin.
DC Probable XI: David Warner (C), Phil Salt (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav/Ripal Patel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishan Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
GT Probable XI: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (C), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Josh Little
The match will take place on May 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the conditions are expected to favor the batsmen. Noor Ahmad has a bowling average of 8.75 and an economy rate of 6.67 in the second half of the innings (overs 11-20) in the IPL this season, while Axar Patel averages 32.50 at a strike rate of 171 at the death in IPL 2023.
Both teams have talented players, and it promises to be an exciting match. The Titans are favorites to win, but the Capitals will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat and cause an upset.
