The 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 pits the struggling Delhi Capitals (DC) against the in-form Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The encounter will be held on March 31, at 7:30 PM IST, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
The two teams have had contrasting starts to the season. CSK, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, have been clinical, winning both of their matches convincingly. Their batting has been strong throughout the order, with all-rounders providing crucial depth. Deepak Chahar, in particular, has been a menace with the new ball, boasting the second-highest tally of powerplay wickets (56) in IPL history. Shivam Dube, with a strike rate of 158.4, has been their most explosive batsman.
DC, on the other hand, are yet to open their account. Their batting has been the primary concern, with no player managing a half-century so far. While their spinners have shown promise, the pace attack has been underwhelming. However, Delhi can take heart from David Warner‘s past performances against Chennai. In 20 matches against the Super Kings, Warner has amassed eight fifties, making him a potential match-winner. Rishabh Pant‘s consistent scoring (average: 46.28, strike rate: 156.52) against CSK also offers hope for the Capitals’ batting.
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Historically, Chennai holds the upper hand in this North-South rivalry, boasting 19 wins compared to Delhi’s 10 victories in their 29 IPL clashes. However, the pressure will be on the Super Kings to maintain their winning momentum, while Delhi desperately needs a turnaround to avoid falling further behind in the competition.
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