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Gujarat Titans
Delhi Capitals
As the Indian Premier League 2024 heats up, the focus shifts to match 32, where the Gujarat Titans (GT) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Currently, GT finds themselves in a precarious middle-table position with a balanced record of 3 wins and 3 losses from 6 matches. In contrast, DC has struggled slightly more, residing in the lower half of the table with 2 wins and 4 losses.
This encounter promises to be pivotal for both teams, aiming to climb the points ladder. Historically, the Titans have had the upper hand, securing 2 victories over the Capitals' 1 in their head-to-head matchups. Interestingly, both teams have recorded one win each while batting first. However, GT's ability to also secure a win while chasing adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash.
DCโs opening duo of Shaw and Warner are known for their explosive starts, followed by a powerful middle order.
The betting tip is...
DC to score 46.5+ in first powerplay
57 %
43 %
Gujarat TitansDelhi CapitalsGujarat Titans will heavily rely on captain Shubman Gill, who has been outstanding this season with 255 runs in 6 matches. Gillโs overall performance boasts a remarkable average of 71.13 and a striking rate of 168.34 over his last 10 matches. Sai Sudharsan also remains crucial for GT, having scored 226 runs in 6 matches, though the team will look for more contributions from other middle-order batsmen to bolster their lineup.
On the bowling front, Mohit Sharma will be pivotal, having taken 8 wickets in the current season and achieving an economy rate of 9.55 across his last 10 matches. Umesh Yadav and Rashid Khan are key players as well, with Yadav claiming 7 wickets and Khan maintaining cost-effective spells with 6 wickets.
GTโs strategy regarding their fourth overseas player is still in flux, having rotated among Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad, Omarzai, and Kane Williamson, which may influence their game plan significantly.
Gill, Sudarshan and Rashid are the key players.
Predicted Lineup: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, Matthew Wade (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, Mohit Sharma
Prithvi Shaw, with 210 runs from 6 matches, will be expected to maintain his solid strike rate of 148.93. Alongside him, David Warner's role as an opener will be crucial, though a more significant impact will be anticipated to help stabilize the team's starts.
Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs will be instrumental in the middle order. Pant has accumulated 194 runs with a strike rate of 157.72, while Stubbs has impressed with a high average of 63.00 and an explosive strike rate of 190.
In the bowling department, Khaleel Ahmed leads with 9 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav, though he has only played 3 matches, will be vital with his economical bowling and 6 wickets.
Anrich Nortje was rested in the last game and will likely be given another matchโs break before heโs ready to contribute to the Capitalsโ bowling attack. Axar Patel and Ishant Sharma have played most matches and contributed with 4 wickets each so far this season.
Shaw, Pant and Khaleel are the key players.
Predicted Lineup: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Shai Hope, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Rishabh Pant (capt & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Based on current form and historical performance, Gujarat Titans seem to have a slight edge. GT's captain, Shubman Gill, has been in stellar form and his consistent high scoring, coupled with Sai Sudharsanโs contributions, could prove pivotal. The Titans also have a more settled bowling attack, led by Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan, which could handle the pressure of big matches better.
Delhi Capitals have struggled with consistency, but players like Tristan Stubbs and Rishabh Pant can turn any match around. However, their bowling, despite Khaleel Ahmed's successes, has lacked the overall impact seen in GT's lineup. Expect last matchโs debutant McGurk to DCโs X-factor if he bats up the order.
Gujarat Titans to win, leveraging their more consistent bowling attack but expect DC to bat well at Ahmedabadโs pitch.
