Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, RR Playing 11 vs DC (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 58, RR vs DC

Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, RR Playing 11 vs DC (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 58, RR vs DC. Delhi Capitals face a massive challenge in the 58th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2022 on 11th May 2022 at 7:30 pm in Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, India.

They come here with a big defeat against the Chennai Super Kings and must win this game to keep their hopes for a playoff berth alive. The Rajasthan Royals on the other hand did well to win the last game against the Punjab Kings.

Delhi Capitals have been inconsistent, and their bowling attack has been a major concern for the side. Their new ball attack has looked ineffective, and the side can least afford so against the strong batting line-up that the Rajasthan Royals have.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has 618 runs under his belt this season and he adds a spark to the side’s batting line-up. Rajasthan Royal’s leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up 22 wickets and is the leading wicket-taker this season.

Sanju Samson’s side registered a comprehensive 6-wicket win against the Punjab Kings in their last game. With this win, the side has strengthened its position on the IPL 2022 points table. They chased down a huge score clinically in the end. Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson would like his bowlers to get their lines right against a very strong batting line-up of Delhi Capitals. A win here would assure them of a berth in the next round and Sanju Samson would like to secure that in this league match.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been in terrific form, and he would look to set up a good opening wicket partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal in this game. Sanju Samson steadies the middle order and he would be aiming for partnerships in this game. Rajasthan Royals don’t have great firepower down the order and the team would need all-rounders Riyan Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin to deliver to the best of their abilities.

It is high time the side needs good spells with the new ball from pacers Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna who aren’t in the best of form. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been the best bowler for the side and the side would like him to stop the flow of runs in the middle overs with pacer Kuldeep Sen and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as the Delhi Capitals do have a very strong batting line-up.

Rajasthan Royals’ star batter Shimron Hetmyer has left the camp to travel back to Guyana to attend the birth of his first child. He will be going through a three-day quarantine period after his arrival to India and as a result, is likely to miss RR’s next contest against the Delhi Capitals set to be played on May 11.

The Caribbean finisher has scored 291 runs in the 11 games played so far at an average of 72.75. Of these 11 games, he has remained unbeaten on seven occasions. His strike rate of 214.28 in the death overs is massive as he has proved to be one of the most destructive finishers this season. Rassie van der Dussen, Daryl Mitchell, or James Neesham may replace him in the Rajasthan Royals playing XI.

Daryl Mitchell scored 16(24) against RCB, and managed to put on 17 runs in 20 balls against MI. Rassie van der Dussen made his debut against the Lucknow Super Giants and managed to score only 4(4). He was then continued for the clash against the Gujarat Titans where he scored a 10-ball six runs. Apart from scoring 17 runs in the game against Gujarat Titans, James Neesham also bowled a three-over spell giving away 29 runs without picking any wickets.

Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, RR Playing 11 vs DC (Predicted), IPL 2022, Match 58, RR vs DC

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler was one of the expected retentions for the Rajasthan Royals for INR 10 Crores and he brings a lot of value to the side in terms of winning games for the franchise. Jos Buttler has the ability to win matches on his own and he scored 254 runs in seven IPL games last year at a strike rate of 153 which speaks volumes of his ability.

He has scored the first ton of IPL 2022 and is currently the leading run-scorer (Orange Cap holder) with 618 runs in 11 games averaging 61.8. He has scored as many as 3 tons and 3 fifties in IPL 2022 and is in the form of his life.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

In the 2021 season, Yashasvi Jaiswal had an impressive S/R scoring 249 runs in 10 games from the 168 balls that he faced. He even got his maiden 50 in the previous season and will look to build on that in 2022. Rajasthan Royals retained their skipper Sanju Samson, England’s swashbuckling player Jos Buttler, and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of IPL 2022 auction.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 93 runs in 4 IPL 2022 games averaging 23.25 but he top-scored with 68 against Punjab Kings which should give him much-needed confidence. He also won the MOM. His 48 came off only 41 balls including 9 fours and 2 sixes. His strike rate was 165.85.

Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal was one of the expensive buys for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 mega auction as he cost INR 7.75 Crores after an intense bidding war.

He had a good season for the Royal Challengers Bangalore last year with 411 runs in 14 IPL 2021 games at an average of 31 and also brought up his first century in the cash-rich tournament as well. He has scored 247 runs in 11 IPL 2022 games averaging 22.45.

Sanju Samson

The right-hander was retained ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 14 Crores and he will have a big role to play for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming edition. Unlike other seasons, Sanju Samson had an excellent outing in the last edition (IPL 2021) scoring 484 runs in 14 games at an average of 40.

He has scored 321 runs with 2 fifties in 11 games averaging 32.1 in the ongoing IPL 2022. He is RR’s 2nd highest run-getter this season.

Daryl Mitchell

Son of a former New Zealand rugby union player and coach, Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder, who bowls medium pace. Having made his Test debut for New Zealand as a replacement for the injured Colin de Grandhome, Daryl Mitchell was impressive and soon climbed his way upwards.

He has a Test and ODI century to his name and will be in a role similar to that of compatriot Jimmy Neesham. He debuted in IPL for RR against RCB and scored 16 runs. He had scored 33 runs in 2 IPL 2022 games. He may play in place of Shimron Hetmyer while Rassie van der Dussen and James Neesham are also in contention for the vacant spot after Shimron Hetmyer left the camp to travel back to Guyana to attend the birth of his first child.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin was one of the steal buys in the IPL 2022 mega auction for just INR 5 Crores by the Rajasthan Royals from the marquee set after an aggressive bidding war with Delhi Capitals-his former franchise and his experience is going to be very handy for the franchise.

He has played for Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, and Delhi Capitals before Rajasthan Royals. He has picked 9 scalps in 11 IPL 2022 games averaging 35.11 at an economy rate of 7.18. He has also scored 83 runs in the 7 innings played averaging 16.6. Rajasthan will hope he adds more wickets to his name.

Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag found a place in the Rajasthan Royals setup again for INR 3.8 Crores. The Assam cricketer has played some crucial innings that have helped his franchise in the last few years.

He also adds up to the all-rounder option as he can rotate his arm with some leg-spin which is crucial to the balance of the side. He has scored only 126 runs in 11 IPL 2022 games averaging 18. He has also picked 1 wicket bowling 4 overs conceding 59 runs. He top-scored with an unbeaten 56 against RCB which will give him much-needed confidence.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal was picked for Rs. 6.5 crores by Rajasthan Royals during the auction. The leg spinner was part of Royal Challengers Bangalore last season. He scalped 18 wickets in 15 games in IPL 2021. He has picked 22 scalps in only 11 games averaging only 14.5 which came at an excellent economy rate of only 7.25.

He picked 4/41 against Lucknow and was awarded Man of the Match. He is the current Purple Cap holder for being the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2022. He picked a hat-trick against KKR and was awarded MOM for picking 5 wickets as KKR was dismissed for 207, 11 runs adrift of the target.

Trent Boult

Trent Boult, the Kiwi pacer was bought in the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 8 Crore from the marquee set after an intense bidding war. The left-arm seamer can hit 140 Kmph at times and likes to swing it both ways with the new ball.

He is especially very dangerous against the left-hand batters. The 32-year-old has a lot of IPL experience under his belt now. He has picked 9 scalps in 10 games averaging 35.33 at an economy rate of 8.36 in IPL 2022 so far. He is RR’s 4th highest wicket-taker so far.

Prasidh Krishna

Kuldeep Sen

A right-arm fast bowler from Madhya Pradesh, Kuldip Sen will have the taste of the biggest T20 league in the world after being picked up by RR for INR 20 lakhs. Kuldeep Sen had figures of 1/35 on his IPL debut against Lucknow. He has picked 8 scalps from only 6 IPL 2022 games averaging 25.62. His best figures of 4/20 came in a winning cause against Royal Challengers Bangalore.