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DC vs RR– Match 36 of IPL 2021 – Match Preview, Dream11 Team, and Predictions

This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the 35th game of the IPL 2021 between the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals that is scheduled to take place on the 25th of September 2021.

Delhi Capitals are currently holding the top position in the points table with seven wins and two losses after their comfortable win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game will take on the Rajasthan Royals led by Sanju Samson at Abu Dhabi on Saturday. It will be the first double-header of this second phase of IPL 2021. 

Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 2 runs in the nail-biting contest of their opening game in the second phase courtesy of a heroic last over from Kartik Tyagi who defended 4 runs in the 20th overs for Royals. Apart from his spell of 2/29, Evin Lewis also made 36 at 171 SR and Lomror also played a firing knock of 43 runs in just 17 balls. 

It was a dream start for Delhi Capitals after a break from othe f pandemic as they defeated Sunrisers by 8 wickets. While bowling first, Nortje provided a terrific start with his spell of 2/12 and Rabada also bowled 3/37 in his four overs as they restricted the opponents to 134. Axar Patel also bowled a very economical spell as he conceded just 21 runs and took two wickets. In the batting department, Shikhar Dhawan (42) and Shreyas Iyer (47) played responsible knocks after the early wicket of Shaw. The skipper Rishabh Pant also scored 35 runs in 21 balls and finished the game for his side. 

Match Details 

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Pitch and Weather: It will be a decent batting surface here at Sharjah in the early part of the tournament as the pitch will be fresh to bat on. It will be the third game at this stadium in the second leg of IPL 2021. The pitch has played like a chasing wicket in both games so far. The pacers are getting much assistance from the surface in the first inning and then the pitch getting better for batsmen. The weather will be clear as no rain is predicted during the match hours. 

Date & Time: September 25, 3.30 PM IST

Probable Playing XIs 

Delhi Capitals will be unchanged after the comfortable win over Sunrisers in the last game. Their bowling attack and batsmen both were on top with their performances. Axar Patel bowled a brilliant economical spell along with pacers who took key wickets. Sikhar Dhawan started the second half where he left, Shreyas and Pant finished things in style with their unbeaten knocks. 

Jaiswal and Lewis opened for the  Royals in the last game and both provided a satisfying opening stand. Sanju Samson will look to perform better with the bat in this game. Lomror was the surprise pick and did well for his team. In the bowling department, Chetan Sakariya and Kartik were outstanding with the ball. Mustafizur Rahman also provided a much-needed finish in the slog overs. Unless there are any injury issues, the Royals will also like to go with the same XI in this game. 

Rajasthan Royals

Yashaswi Jaiswal, Evin Lewis, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Riyan Parag, Mahipal Lomror, Rahul Tewatiya, Chris Morris, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur Rahman

Delhi Capitals

Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Amit Mishra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan

Match Prediction 

Delhi Capitals are a much more balanced and confident team compared to Rajasthan Royals. They are standing at the top of the table so they will start as favorites in this game. However, Rajasthan Royals will be a good side to ignore with their informed players. 

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Fantasy Tips 

Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan started this second leg from where he left before the pandemic. He is the highest run-scorer in this season with 422 runs at an average of 53. Shreyas Iyer made a brilliant comeback with his knock of 47 in the last game. Yashaswi Jaiswal can be picked from the  Royals as he was impressed with his knock of 49 in 36 balls. Evin Lewis who had a stunning batting performance in the last game can be picked as the fourth batsmen. 

Wicket-Keepers: Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant both will be must-pick options from the wicket-keeping section. Pant finished the game for his team with his knock of 35 runs and Sanju will be keen to perform in this game. 

All-rounders: The RR all-rounders Morris and Livingstone can be the 2 all-rounders of the side given their recent form for Royals as well in other T20 cricket. 

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada picked three wickets against Sunrisers in the last game. He will be eyeing to continue his good run with the ball in this game as well. Anrich Nortje who had a brilliant outing in the last game can be picked. Chetan Sakariya picked one wicket in the last game and has brilliant bowling variations according to pitch so he can be picked as the third bowling option. 

Captaincy Choices 

Fantasy Team: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Yashaswi Jaiswal, Evin Lewis, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Liam Livingstone, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya

Captain – Shikhar Dhawan 

The Delhi opener is the highest run-scorer in this ongoing tournament and has a brilliant head-to-head record against RR so he will be the best pick to captain in this game. 

Vice-Captain – Evin Lewis

Evin Lewis is running in good form with the bat, as far as T20 cricket is concerned. He will be a good pick to be Vice-Captain for your fantasy team. 

Dream11 Team

DC vs RR Dream11 team

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