The 32nd match of the IPL 2025 will be played between the Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams will be desperate for a win after losing their last encounters. DC is doing well under Axar Patel’s captaincy so far, losing only one match this season. Meanwhile, RR had a shaky start, but now they are trying to find a balance within the team.
Match Details
- Teams: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
- Match Number: 32nd Match of IPL 2025
- Date: April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium, traditionally batter-friendly, offers a quick outfield and shorter boundaries, making it a paradise for high scores. Teams batting first have a notable advantage in setting formidable totals. With an average first innings score approaching 200, teams winning the toss may choose to set a target and challenge the chasers to tackle potential second-innings pressure and dew impact.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 29
- Delhi Capitals Wins: 14
- Rajasthan Royals Wins: 15
DC vs RR Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar. Impact: Karun Nair
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (C & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande.
Predicted Top Performers
Delhi Capitals
- KL Rahul: His experience and class at the top are integral to DC’s success, particularly on a high-scoring track.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Leading DC’s wicket-taking, Kuldeep’s spin can control the middle overs, which are crucial in managing RR’s middle order.
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: While out of peak form, Jaiswal’s potential to give RR flying starts, especially in Delhi’s conducive conditions, is pivotal. He has scored two fifties so far in the season.
- Sanju Samson: As the skipper and a high-caliber batsman, Samson’s role in the middle order is vital for RR’s consistent scores.
Momentum Shifters
- Axar Patel’s Performance (30+ runs or economy rate <6.0): Boosts DC’s win probability by +25%.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs DC Bowlers (50+ runs at 150+ SR): Adds +30% win probability for RR.
- Kuldeep Yadav’s Middle Overs (Economy rate <7.5 with 2+ wickets): Provides +22% win probability for DC.
Match Prediction
Based on current form and performance at their home venue, Delhi Capitals appear slightly favoured to clinch victory despite the Rajasthan Royals’ competitive lineup. DC’s cohesive batting unit and potent spin attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav, offer them advantages, particularly on their favoured batting surface.
However, the Rajasthan Royals’ ability to challenge themselves against oppressing odds could produce surprises, contingent on their top order firing and their bowling attack containing DC’s explosive batsmen. Yet, with home conditions and higher consistent performance, DC might edge out in this anticipated fixture.
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