RR vs DD: Pitch report and statistical preview
Rajasthan Royals will take on Delhi Daredevils in the 6th match of Indian Premier League. A lot is at stake for both sides. They are determined to get their campaign back on track after losing their opening games. RR are hoping to entertain their fans as IPL returns to Jaipur for the first time since 2013. Here is the pitch report and statistical preview.
Pitch report RR vs DD
Jaipur is not famous for bad weather and there is no sign of rain. However, the humidity is high and hence dew might play an important factor in the fixture. Traditionally at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the seamers have done well in the opening overs, but then it turns into a batting paradise.
Team bowling first has the advantage
The highest total recorded at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 197/5 (19.4 overs) by RR, whereas, the lowest total is 92 by Mumbai. The highest chase on this ground is 197/5 by Rajasthan. The lowest score defended is 144/6, also by the Royals. The team batting first has won 10 times at this venue while the team bowling first has won on 23 occasions.
Gambhir to make 150th IPL appearance
Delhi Daredevils captain Gautam Gambhir is chasing an IPL milestone. Today's clash against the Royals will be his 150th appearance in the cash-rich tournament. The 36-year-old southpaw will become the 8th player to complete 150 appearances in the IPL.
Gambhir has been one of the top performers
Gambhir has scored 423 runs against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, which is the third highest by any player in the IPL. Only AB de Villiers (485) and Suresh Raina (471) have scored more runs against the Royals.
Amit Mishra could be a decisive figure in this game
T20 cricket might be batsmen's game but this fixture could be decided by one veteran bowler. Amit Mishra has been the Rajasthan's tormentor in chief bagging 26 wickets against them. No other bowler has more than 14 wickets against the Royals. Mishra averages 16.38 against Rajasthan with the ball in his 16 games.
Key battles to watch for in RR vs DD
One of the key battles will be between Delhi captain Gautam Gambhir and Rajasthan's premium bowler Jaydev Unadkat. The pacer will have to put in his best shift to keep the dangerous southpaw silent. Rahane has been scoring runs at will against the Daredevils and Gautam Gambhir will definitely hand the ball to Mishra to contain the stylish right-handed batsman.
