Delhi Capitals might be just a single game from getting their position in the end of the season games, however given their strength in the competition up to this point, they would not pursue anything under a top-place finish, the battle for which would require a triumph over Imperial Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.
While the triumph for UP Warriorz on Saturday has saved the concise opportunity open for RCB to pursue that top position, they have likewise ended up in a precarious circumstance for a season finisher compartment.
The competition is very much positioned for all the late show, and presently past the abilities, even the nerves will be tried for these groups. The one-run misfortune in the last game wouldn’t leave DC’s accomplished unit worrying excessively, however RCB’s top-request should once more take the weight of scoring. Georgia Wareham coming great with the bat will be a vital focus point for them, however once more without the group support, they will require a lot more players terminating.
When: Sunday, March 10, 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Where: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
What to expect: Some high scores have been posted, and some low totals have been defended. But across all games, the players have had to contend with the low bounce and slow nature of the surface, with teams batting first having an advantage.
Team News:
Delhi Capitals: Marizanne Kapp was rested against UP Warriorz on Friday due to a sore hamstring. It’s the same niggle that kept her out of a game in the Bengaluru leg as well. Cricbuzz understands a call on her availability against RCB will be taken on the match day.
Probable XI: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp/Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonnasen, Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu
Royal Challengers Bangalore: The three-day rest would’ve helped RCB regroup well. The availability of Shreyanka Patil still remains a question, but the rest of the order should retain their place.
Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Simran Bahadur, Shreyanka Patil/Ekta Bisht, S Asha, Renuka Thakur
What they said:
Really pleased with Wareham, thought we might lose by a bigger margin but her knock was amazing. We’ll learn from our mistakes today, we’ll understand the conditions better – Smriti Mandhana, RCB captain, after the loss against Gujarat Giants
