Delhi Capitals (DC) face off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of IPL 2025, to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
DC started the season in top gear with four consecutive wins, but their unbeaten streak ended against Mumbai Indians in their last outing. Despite cruising at 119/1 while chasing 206, DC faltered and were bowled out for 193, raising questions about their finishing ability.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have had an up-and-down season. They started with two losses, bounced back with two wins, but are now winless in their last two matches. Their recent defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine wickets exposed their bowling frailties, as they failed to defend a decent total of 174.
With both sides aiming to bounce back, this fixture could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race.
📋 Match Details
| Fixture | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – Match 32, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Live Telecast | JioStar Network Channels |
| Streaming | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
🔢 Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 |
| DC Wins | 14 |
| RR Wins | 15 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | April 19, 2008 |
| Most Recent Meeting | May 7, 2024 |
🏟️ Pitch & Conditions – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is tailor-made for batters. Short boundaries, a lightning-fast outfield, and even bounce make this one of the highest-scoring venues in the league. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball. The team winning the toss may consider batting first and piling on the runs unless conditions clearly favor chasing.
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Abishek Porel, Faf du Plessis / Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma / T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Karun Nair
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Sanju Samson (C & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR):
Though he hasn’t hit peak form yet, Jaiswal is warming up with two half-centuries so far. He’ll be key in giving Rajasthan an aggressive start in the powerplay.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC):
DC’s ace spinner is among the league’s top wicket-takers this season with 10 wickets in five matches. His incredible economy rate and deceptive variations could prove game-changing on a flat Delhi track.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction by CricketBettingTips.com
Given the batting-friendly conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, expect another high-scoring affair. The team batting first may hold a slight edge if they can post a total above 200. However, if dew sets in, the chasing side could benefit greatly under the lights.
This is expected to be a close contest with standout performances from top-order batters and spinners likely to decide the winner.
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