IPL 2024, GT vs DC: Decoding the key player battles
Match 32 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) sees the battle between two struggling teams, Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals. While GT have managed just three wins in their first six fixtures, DC's condition is even worse as they are reeling at the penultimate spot with two wins in six outings. Here we decode the key player battles that can be on display.
David Warner vs Umesh Yadav
David Warner didn't cross the 20-run mark in his last three outings. He would want to play a substantial knock against the Titans. His battle with Umesh Yadav would be enticing as the speedster has dismissed Warner five times across 11 IPL meetings, as per ESPNcricinfo. The Australian, however, has been aggressive in this battle, accumulating 99 runs off 68 balls.
Rishabh Pant vs Rashid Khan
DC skipper Rishabh Pant has played some brilliant knocks this season. GT would not want to see his carnage. The southpaw's battle with veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan would be enticing. The latter has dismissed the dasher twice across 10 IPL meetings. Pant has managed just 87 runs off 76 balls in this battle.
Shubman Gill vs Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed's tally of five powerplay wickets in IPL 2024 is the joint-most for any bowler this season. As GT skipper Shubman Gill happens to be an opener, the two are bound to have a face-off. Khaleel has dominated this battle in the past, dismissing Gill twice across four IPL meetings. The batter, however, has accumulated 38 runs off 25 balls in this battle.
Rahul Tewatia vs Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav claimed a match-winning three-fer in his preceding outing. He would be raring to replicate his heroics. GT's inexperienced middle order can have a hard time against Kuldeep. Rahul Tewatia will have the onus to dominate the wrist-spinner. Notably, the southpaw has a strike rate of 147.14 in IPL 2024.
Key details about the match
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host this duel on April 17 (7:30pm IST). The wicket here usually assists the batters right from the start. This venue has played host to several high-scoring games in the tournament. However, spinners can outfox the batters here. One can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on JioCinema.
