Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season after four consecutive wins.
Their last match against Mumbai Indians didn’t go their way at their home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Head-to-Head: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
The two teams have been neck and neck in their past encounters, with 29 matches played between them.
Delhi has won 14, while Rajasthan has taken 15 victories.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats
- Total matches: 90
- First batting wins: 43
- First bowling wins: 46
- Toss winners’ wins: 45
- Toss losers’ wins: 44
- Highest team score: 266/7 (SRH vs DC)
- Top individual score: 128 (Chris Gayle for RCB and Rishabh Pant for DC)
- Best bowling spell: 5/13 (Lasith Malinga for MI vs DC)
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to favor batsmen, given its relatively small size.
Teams batting first should aim for a score above 200 to put pressure on the opposition.
The outfield is quick, which will benefit batsmen, especially during the powerplay.
Fast bowlers are likely to have an edge over spin bowlers on this pitch.
The captain winning the toss might choose to bowl first.
The weather on the evening of April 16 will be warm, but the heatwave warning has been lifted.
Temperatures will drop by 6-7 degrees during the second innings, reaching around 31 degrees Celsius by 9 pm.