Delhi Capitals, after winning four on the trot, slumped to a close defeat at home against MI in the last game. Playing at the same venue, they will now take on an inconsistent Rajasthan Royals (RR), who themselves are coming from a home loss versus RCB. So this will be a close battle of teams that are looking to get into their winning way en route to the halfway mark of the tournament.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions.
Match Details
- Date: April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Teams: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
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Head-to-Head: DC vs RR
- Matches Played: 29
- Rajasthan Royals won: 15
- Delhi Capitals won: 14
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 167.38 (90 matches)
- The sides have met 9 times in this venue, with Delhi Capitals winning 6 of them
- In the 2024 season, the home side came out on top by 20 runs
- Chasing team win percentage: 51.11% (46 games)
- Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals (55% probability)
Pitch and Weather Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium characteristics:
- Pitch Characteristics:
- The DC-MI game played here was a high-scoring one, so expect a good batting surface again
- There was some purchase for spinners in that game
- Potential for a score over 180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 31°C
- Humidity: 34%
- Evening match with hot and uncomfortable conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Team Compositions and Playing XI Probables: DC vs RR (IPL 2025)
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel (c)
- Karun Nair
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Team Strategy: Karun Nair’s comeback knock is a great boost for DC, though Jake Fraser-McGruk’s form is a cause of concern. Despite conceding over 200 runs last game, their bowling is still a strong unit comprising quality pacers and spinners
Team News: If Faf du Plessis does get fit, he should replace an out-of-form Fraser-McGruk; otherwise, the same team is expected.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Probable XI
- Sanju Samson (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Riyan Parag
- Nitish Rana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Tushar Deshpande
- Sandeep Sharma
Team News: RR is likely to go into this game with an unchanged side.
Team Strategy: Batting order has been inconsistent. They will be pleased with Jaiswal’s returns at the top and have good spinners who can exploit some turn on offer at Delhi
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Sanju Samson (RR)
- Has scored 513 runs at this venue in 19 innings
- Due for big runs this season
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Karun Nair (DC)
- Played an excellent knock of 89 in his return IPL game
- Likes playing at this venue, 492 runs in just 14 innings at SR of 141.79
- Has been in stunning form throughout the 2024/25 domestic season
- Potential Points: 80-100
- KL Rahul (DC)
- Has scored 713 runs against RR at an average of over 50 in 16 innings
- 200 runs in just 4 innings at a SR of 163.93 this year
- Potential Points: 100-120
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Jofra Archer vs Jake Fraser McGruk
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc
- Shimron Hetmyer vs Vipraj Nigam & Axar Patel
Fantasy Tips for DC vs RR (IPL 2025)
- The top order from both sides can be picked in the dream XI as they have been amongst runs this season
- Spinners might pick wickets here as evident in the last game and select a few from either side
- Prioritize top order batsmen as captain/ vice-captain
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team: DC vs RR
Team Composition: DC 6 – RR 5, Credits left: 10.5
- Wicket-Keepers: KL Rahul, Sanju Samson (C)
- Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Karun Nair (VC)
- All-rounder: Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Wanindy Hasaranga, Vipraj Nigam
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 180-200 runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second might be advantageous; it might play better in the second half with the dew coming in
- Winning Probability:
- Rajasthan Royals: 45%
- Delhi Capitals: 55%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
