Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Sans Harshal Patel, DC batters a challenge for RCB?

Delhi Capitals, eyeing to maintain the winning streak.

Delhi Capitals has won two of the four matches played in the league so far. The inclusion of David Warner alongside Prithvi Shaw as an opener has added a boost to their batting line-up. Both the openers gave a hard time to Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers in the previous match as they both scored a half-century each. Skipper Rishabh Pant in the middle, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur and Lalit Yadav towards the tail end gave a finishing touch to their batting line-up. Khaleel Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman give a pace attack to the opposition, while Kuldeep Yadav has been striking wickets with his magical spins. They all collectively will try to put their best to maintain their winning streak.

RCB to make a comeback post-defeat by CSK

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore was on a three-game winning streak until they lost to defending champions in the previous clash by a considerable margin. Despite the failure of Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, the team showed positive signs to chase down the mammoth target set by Chennai Super Kings. Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed and Suyash Prabhudesai were commendable with their bat. They lacked the service of their experienced wicket-taker, Harshal Patel, which will continue in tonight's match as well. They will look to fill that spot to have the edge over DC's strong batting line-up.

Pitch report

Wankhede's pitch has been so far good for batting. Even bounce and short boundaries make it one of the best pitches for batters to play on. Dew can play a massive role, and thus the toss winning captain will look to bowl first.

Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rovman Powell, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Akash Deep

Stats to keep an eye on

• The teams have played 27 matches against each other in IPL history. Royal Challengers Bangalore have had the edge over them with 17 wins, whereas Delhi Capitals could manage ten victories. 
• David Warner has scored 43 off 21 balls against Wanindu Hasaranga and is yet to be dismissed by the bowler.
• Mohammed Siraj has been a bit expensive this season, with an economy of 10.75 in five matches played.
• Khaleel Ahmed has consistently taken two or more wickets in the four games and hasn't been smashed for a six so far.

Both teams will be eyeing a win to get a spot near the top four in the points table. The evening can be expected to be a thrilling one with the two most promising teams clashing.