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Match Details
Date: 16 April 2022
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
It will be the Delhi Capitals up against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 27 of IPL 2022. Both the teams are set to meet at the Wankhede Stadium. While Bangalore have won 3 out of their 5 matches so far, Delhi have won 2 and lost the remaining 2 out of their 4 matches. With both teams looking for a win while hanging at the sixth (Bangalore) and seventh (Delhi) place, this promises to be a humdinger of a game.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Wankhede has had something in it for the new-ball bowlers. It hasn't been a 180-200 kind of a stadium so far in IPL 2022 with the average score around 150 this season. Opening batters should be careful against bowlers who are known to extract seam and swing. However, after the initial burst, expect some big hits in the back end of the innings.
Team Analysis
Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals have been a great side in recent years. However, this year they do not seem to have the same charm. Having said that the addition of David Warner and the form of Prithvi Shaw have been a great plus for the Capitals along with the form of bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Khaleel Ahmed. Anrich Nortje will also get into his rhythm as the tournament progresses and that means DC might just be peaking at the right time.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Royal Challengers Bangalore have won more matches than they have lost but seem to be lacking consistency for now. Their bowling has been a spot of concern with Mohammed Siraj leaking runs and Harshal Patel having had to leave the bio-bubble for personal reasons. Despite that, Bangalore have a great advantage with the form of Wanindu Hasaranga in the bowling department. Among the batters, Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik have been great but others need to step up with Glenn Maxwell having had only one innings under his belt so far.
Match Prediction
Conclusion
Bangalore not only have a better record against Delhi but also have a greater winning percent at this stage in IPL 2022 than Delhi. Based on that, Bangalore are predicted to win this game.
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