DC vs CSK: Weather Forecast And Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket Stadium- IPL 2021 Match 50

Updated - 04 Oct 2021, 12:00 PM

Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings
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DC vs CSK: Weather Forecast And Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket Stadium- IPL 2021 Match 50. Delhi Capitals lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the 50th match of IPL 2021 on Monday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The two teams have been the most successful outfits this year. Both have accumulated 18 points each in the competition after playing 12 games.

CSK are currently at the top of the table, while Delhi Capitals are at second. A win for Delhi Capitals should take them to the number one position.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings (Image Credit: Twitter)

Despite losing the last game against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai, on the other hand, are still holding on to the number one position on the points table. Perhaps, it tells you how well they have fared this year. CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the game prior to the one against RR. They will be aiming for a top-two finish and thus would be keen to win their next two games.

CSK are coming into this encounter on the back of a defeat at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals. Their talented opener, Ruturaj Gaikwad struck as many as 11 boundaries to bring his maiden IPL century. His 100-run knock off 60 balls helped the team post a formidable 189-runt total in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja’s 15-ball 32-run knock at the fag end of the innings also helped the team finish on a high.

Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood (Image Credit: Twitter)

However, despite those contributions, CSK lost the game by 7 wickets. The ball wasn’t doing much on a flat track in Abu Dhabi and RR batsmen made full use of the conditions. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube played two blistering knocks with the bat and helped the team chase down the score in just 17.3 overs. Deepak Chahar and Dwayne Bravo rested in the last game. Expect them to make a comeback on Monday.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, would be riding high on confidence at the moment. Avesh Khan’s consistent performances with the ball have made DC’s bowling attack even more threatening. He picked three wickets in the last game and Axar Patel also bowled beautifully for his 3 for 21-run spell. Thanks to those fine performances, Delhi restricted MI to just 129 runs in the first innings.

Prithvi Shaw (Photo- IPL)
Prithvi Shaw (Photo- IPL)

There are concerns in the batting department, though. Runs aren’t coming from the bat of Prithvi Shaw and Steve Smith. Delhi Capital’s top three got out for just 30 runs in the second innings. Shreyas Iyer’s comeback into the side has been a blessing for them in the second leg.

Once again, he stood up with the bat and guided the team home in 19.1 overs. He stitched crucial partnerships with Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Ravi Ashwin to deny MI take control of the game. Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 33 off 33 balls, helping the side chase down the score in 19.1 overs.

DC vs CSK: Weather Forecast And Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket Stadium- IPL 2021 Match 50

CSK vs DC, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals
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The 50th match of IPL 2021 will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

The Pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers adequate help to both batsmen and bowlers. Of the three pitches, which have been used in IPL 2021, batsmen find Dubai as the ideal one to bat on.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings last played at this venue. Kolkata Knight Riders posted a 165-run total in the first innings, while Punjab Kings went on to chase down the score in 19.3. The scores in both the innings suggest that it’s not that bad for batting.

Average 1st Inns scores 144
Average 2nd Inns scores 122

Dubai is expected to be hot and humid. The conditions here should suggest that there is no possibility of rain. One could expect a good game of cricket. The average temperature will hover around 42-degree Celsius.

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