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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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DC vs SRH
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COMPETITION :
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IPL
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| DATE: |
20-04-2024
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TIME:
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07.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
06.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Arun Jaitley Stadium
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Probable XII: 1 Prithvi Shaw, 2 David Warner, 3 Jake Fraser-McGurk/Shai Hope, 4 Abishek Porel, 5 Rishabh Pant (capt & wk), 6 Tristan Stubbs, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Sumit Kumar, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Ishant Sharma, 11 Mukesh Kumar, 12 Khaleel Ahmed.
Probable XII: 1 Travis Head, 2 Abhishek Sharma, 3 Aiden Markram, 4 Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 5 Abdul Samad, 6 Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7 Shahbaz Ahmed, 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10 Jaydev Unadkat, 11 T Natarajan, 12 Mayank Markande.
The return of Delhi Capitals to their home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, marks a significant moment in the IPL season. After spending the first half of the season in Visakhapatnam, where they had a mixed record of one win and one loss, the Capitals are now back in the national capital for their upcoming fixtures.
For Capitals' captain Rishabh Pant, this homecoming holds special significance. It will be his first appearance in front of the Delhi home crowd since his return to competitive cricket following a harrowing car crash in December 2022. Despite a slow start to the season, Pant has gradually regained his form and momentum. Accumulating 210 runs from seven games, including two half-centuries, he has showcased his batting prowess with a commendable strike rate of 156.72, his best in an IPL season since 2019. Moreover, Pant's contributions extend beyond his batting exploits; his performance behind the stumps has been commendable, earning him praise and recognition. In fact, he was named Player of the Match in the Capitals' last game primarily for his exceptional wicketkeeping skills.
As Pant steps onto the familiar turf of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, he carries with him the hopes and expectations of the Delhi faithful. His return to form not only bolsters the Capitals' batting lineup but also provides them with invaluable leadership on the field. With the home crowd rallying behind them, Pant and his teammates will be eager to build on their recent successes and make a strong statement in front of their supporters.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium holds a special place in the hearts of Delhi Capitals' fans, and Pant's presence adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the occasion. As the team prepares to embark on their home leg of the season, they do so with renewed confidence and determination, fueled by the prospect of delivering memorable performances in front of their loyal supporters.