Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 22nd Match IPL 2021 – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bangalore win by 1 run
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- Team News
| Current Batters |
Shimron Hetmyer – 53(25)
Rishabh Pant – 58(48)
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| Current Bowler | Harshal Patel – 4.0ov – 37/2 |
| Current Run Rate | 8.50 |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl. |
| Home Team | Delhi Capitals |
| Score: 4-170 | Overs: 20.0 | |
| Away Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Score: 5-171 | Overs: 20.0 | |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2021 |
| Umpires |
Ravi, S
Sharma, V K Chaudhary, A K |
| Match Referee | Nayyar, M |
Match Scorecard
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prithvi Shaw | c: de Villiers b: Patel | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | c: Chahal b: Jamieson | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Steven Smith | c: de Villiers b: Siraj | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Rishabh Pant | not out | 58 | 48 | 6 | 0 | 120.83 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c: de Villiers b: Patel | 22 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 129.41 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | not out | 53 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 212.00 |
| Total | (20.0 Ov, RR: 8.50) | 170/4 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 3-47 (Prithvi Shaw, 7.2), 1-23 (Shikhar Dhawan, 2.3), 2-28 (Steven Smith, 3.3), 4-92 (Marcus Stoinis, 12.4) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 2.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4.0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Harshal Patel | 4.0 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 | 0 | 0 |
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | b: Khan | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | b: Sharma | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Rajat Patidar | c: Smith b: Patel | 31 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 140.91 |
| Glenn Maxwell | c: Smith b: Mishra | 25 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 125.00 |
| AB de Villiers | not out | 75 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 178.57 |
| Washington Sundar | c&b: Rabada | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Daniel Sams | not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Total | (20.0 Ov, RR: 8.55) | 171/5 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-30 (Virat Kohli, 3.6), 2-30 (Devdutt Padikkal, 4.1), 4-114 (Rajat Patidar, 14.5), 3-60 (Glenn Maxwell, 8.3), 5-139 (Washington Sundar, 17.6) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishant Sharma | 4.0 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Amit Mishra | 3.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 1.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23.00 | 1 | 0 |
Match Prediction IPL 2021: DC vs RCB, Match 22 Preview
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are two of the four teams that move to Ahmedabad for their next set of matches.
DC are coming on the back of a thrilling Super Over win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Rishabh Pant-led side came out triumphant and unbeaten out of their Chennai leg, winning both games. They broke the MI hoodoo before pulling out a game in the Super Over to move to the second spot on the points table. These two wins came on the back of a couple of comfortable run-chases in Mumbai.
The DC top-order has performed well and they have stepped up more often than not. Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant have all made important contributions. The lower middle-order hasn’t really had big opportunities so far. With the ball, Delhi may be concerned about Kagiso Rabada’s form. The South African has been expensive and isn’t picking wickets regularly either while Ravichandran Ashwin has just one wicket to show in five matches. Apart from that, things looked pretty good for the 2020 finalists.
It was a mighty fall for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as their four-match winning streak came to a screeching halt. However, they were completely outplayed against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and they largely lost to one man, Ravindra Jadeja. In fact, RCB did well in multiple parts of the game and were well in the contest but it was Jadeja who seized the big moments. Harshal Patel’s 37-run over cost them heavily and 192 was always going to be a stiff ask.
However, the Virat Kohli-led side have largely been very good. They won four in a four and have done most things right. Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers are in top form while Virat Kohli has done decently too. The bowling attack apart from a handful of overs have been top-notch as well. RCB’s worry might just be Yuzvendra Chahal’s form as the leg-spinner has managed a mere three wickets in five games. Thus, RCB will be looking to bounce back strongly and they will do well to just brush aside the loss against CSK.
As far as the head to head record is concerned, it is stacked up in RCB’s favour with a distinct advantage of 15-10. However, DC have won the last four games in this rivalry.
Team news: Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel has recovered from COVID-19 and he slotted straight back into the playing XI once he was available. DC may make a couple of tactic changes. As they head out of Chennai, Anrich Nortje may finally get a game and Steve Smith may be the overseas player who makes way. Ajinkya Rahane might slot back in at No. 3 and Amit Mishra might miss out.
Match Commentary
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Team News
Team news: Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB have no injury concerns and all players are available for this game. They might make a couple of changes to their line-up. Daniel Sams may be in with a chance of making it to the XI and might replace Daniel Christian. RCB may also look to reinforce their batting and bring in Rajat Patidar for Navdeep Saini or they may bring back Shahbaz Ahmed as their floater again.
Predicted XI
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith/Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra/Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar/Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers (wk), Washington Sundar, Daniel Christian/Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal
Key players
Shikhar Dhawan : Shikhar Dhawan has been in scintillating form in the IPL over the last few seasons. His intent at the top of the order and his T20 game on the whole has gone up several notches. He has been supremely consistent ever since he moved to Delhi Capitals in 2019. The left-handed opener has started this season superbly as well and has played three match-winning knocks already. He has scored 259 runs at an average of 51.80 and a strike-rate of 142.30. Thus, Dhawan might be the key once again and every time he has scored, especially in a run-chase, Delhi have invariably found themselves in a comfortable position.
Mohammed Siraj : Mohammed Siraj has been a revelation in this IPL 2021. He may not have taken a lot of wickets but the way he has bowled has been super impressive. The Hyderabad-born fast bowler has been excellent in every stage of the game. Overall, he has picked up five wickets at an economy of 6.47. In the powerplay, Siraj has taken three wickets at an economy rate of 6. At the death, he has gone at an economy rate of 7.62. Thus, Siraj will once again be crucial to RCB’s bowling plans.
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FOUR! Mohammed Siraj to Rishabh Pant. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. That’s the end of a thrilling match. Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match by one run and move to the top of the table with ten points. Pant and Hetmyer played an entertaining knock but their effort went in vain. AB de Villiers is adjudged as the Player of the Match for his excellent batting. Do join us for the next match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, live from Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Until then, cheers.
Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Yorker, outside off stump deep in crease Steer, mis-timed to mid off for 2 runs.
SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Shimron Hetmyer. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Sams.
Kyle Jamieson to Shimron Hetmyer. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.
Mohammed Siraj to Shimron Hetmyer. Full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sams.
Washington Sundar to Rishabh Pant. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.
Harshal Patel to Shimron Hetmyer. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Chahal.
FOUR! Washington Sundar to Marcus Stoinis. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Marcus Stoinis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Patidar.
Washington Sundar to Marcus Stoinis. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jamieson. Pant and Stoinis need to play a responsible inning.
Yuzvendra Chahal to Rishabh Pant. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Maxwell.
Harshal Patel to Rishabh Pant. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, run save by Padikkal.
Washington Sundar to Rishabh Pant. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.
Daniel Sams to Rishabh Pant. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Padikkal.
Kyle Jamieson to Prithvi Shaw. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, fielded by Padikkal.
FOUR! Mohammed Siraj to Prithvi Shaw. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Steven Smith. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Mohammed Siraj to Prithvi Shaw. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Padikkal, fielded by Kohli, fielded by de Villiers.
FOUR! Daniel Sams to Shikhar Dhawan. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Start of Delhi Capitals Innings.
Marcus Stoinis to AB de Villiers. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 2 runs, fielded by Smith. RCB scored 171-5 from 20 Overs. AB de Villiers top-scored with an unbeaten 75 runs. Join us for the run chase in a few minutes.
Avesh Khan to AB de Villiers. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on. Sundar tries to pull but mistimes it. Rabada takes a simple catch of his bowling.
Avesh Khan to AB de Villiers. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
Kagiso Rabada to AB de Villiers. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short third man for 2 runs, shy attempt by Mishra, shy attempt by Smith, fielded by Khan.
Axar Patel to Washington Sundar. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Dhawan.
Ishant Sharma to Rajat Patidar. Short, outside off stump down the track pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dhawan.
Axar Patel to AB de Villiers. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dhawan. Patidar and ABD are building a solid partnership.
Kagiso Rabada to Rajat Patidar. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge to point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Amit Mishra to Rajat Patidar. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Axar Patel to AB de Villiers. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Stoinis.
Amit Mishra to AB de Villiers. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dhawan.
Axar Patel to Rajat Patidar. Stock ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dhawan.
Amit Mishra to Glenn Maxwell. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Shaw.
Avesh Khan to Rajat Patidar. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Ishant Sharma to Glenn Maxwell. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Shaw.
OUT! Bowled. Avesh Khan to Virat Kohli. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, inside edge. Skipper departs! Avesh gets the first breakthrough for DC.
Ishant Sharma to Virat Kohli. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Rabada, fielded by Shaw.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Khan.
Ishant Sharma to Devdutt Padikkal. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Khan.