IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview,

Apr 16, 2025

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Match Preview, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head & Prediction

Match Overview

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals

• Date: 16 April, 2025

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• Live Streaming: JioCinema | Star Sports Network

Delhi hosts Rajasthan in what promises to be a high-octane clash at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Both teams are stacked with power-hitters and crafty bowlers, making this a strategic battle.

Pitch Report

Traditionally a batting-friendly pitch with short boundaries, but the surface can assist spinners as the game progresses. Expect a high-scoring contest if dew sets in.

Weather:

Hot and dry evening around 33°C. Slight chance of dew affecting the second innings.

 Head-to-Head Record

Teams Matches  DC Wins RR Wins

DC vs RR 27 13           14

It’s neck and neck historically, with RR having a slight edge. But DC has the home advantage here.

 Predicted Playing 11

Delhi Capitals (DC):

Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Sanju Samson (C & WK), Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Dhruv Jurel, Avesh Khan

 Players to Watch

• Prithvi Shaw: Can exploit the powerplay with aggressive stroke play.

• Jos Buttler: Always a threat, especially in high-scoring venues.

• Kuldeep Yadav: Key spinner for Delhi, particularly in middle overs.

• Chahal vs Pant: A mouth-watering matchup to watch.

Fantasy Tips (Focus11 Exclusive)

• Captain Picks: Buttler / Kuldeep Yadav

• Vice-Captain: Samson / Warner

• Budget Picks: Lalit Yadav, Dhruv Jurel

• Grand League Tip: Load your team with top-order batters and wrist spinners.

Match Prediction

DC at home will push hard, but RR has the firepower to upset them. Expect a thriller with both teams evenly matched.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win a high-scoring thriller.