IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head and Fantasy 11

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the penultimate league match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. The two sides will lock horns at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on November 2 (Monday) from 7:30 PM (IST) onwards. This game is a must-win encounter for the sides as the winning team will finish in the top 2 at the Points Table.

Last time when these two sides met in IPL 2020, Shreyas Iyer and co. registered a one-sided victory. Chasing a massive total of 197, RCB fell 59 runs short of the target at Dubai.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

The Delhi-based franchise suffered from consecutive losses in their previous four clashes. At one stage of the tournament, DC had seven wins from nine matches in their kitty. After that, they lost one-sided games against Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. 

These failures have revealed several issues in front of them before they face RCB in their end league match. Shreyas Iyer’s men need to find the right combination where their openers have to provide them with a decent start with the bat.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Just like their opponents, Royal Challengers Bangalore faced losses in their last three matches. The Bangalore-based franchise occupies the second spot in the Points Table but, a loss in this game can hamper their chances for reaching the playoffs. 

Many problems got highlighted for RCB during their last three defeats against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bangalore’s batsmen need to put some runs for their bowlers to come into the play. A lot will depend on Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in this clash for them against the Capitals.

Match Details

• Date: November 2, 2020
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST) onwards 
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Squads

Delhi Capitals Full Squad

Shreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer, Tushar Deshpande

Royal Challengers Bangalore Full Squad

Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Gurkeerat Singh, Moeen Ali, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Shivam Dube, Umesh Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Isuru Udana, Joshua Philippe, Pavan Deshpande, Shahbaz Ahamad, Adam Zampa

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Ideal Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Playing XI 

• Prithvi Shaw
• Shikhar Dhawan
• Shreyas Iyer (c)
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Rishabh Pant (wk)
• Marcus Stoinis
• Axar Patel
• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Harshal Patel
• Kagiso Rabada
• Anrich Nortje

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI 

• Joshua Philippe
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Virat Kohli (c)
• AB de Villiers (wk)
• Gurkeerat Singh Mann/Shivam Dube
• Washington Sundar
• Isuru Udana/Moeen Ali
• Chris Morris
• Navdeep Saini
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Mohammed Siraj

Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: 25
• DC won: 9
• RCB won: 15
• No Result: 1
• Tie: 0

Fantasy XI

Wicket-keeper:

• AB de Villiers

Batsmen:

• Shreyas Iyer
• Prithvi Shaw
• Devdutt Padikkal (c)

All-rounders:

• Washington Sundar
• Chris Morris
• Marcus Stoinis

Bowlers:

• Anrich Nortje
• Ravi Ashwin
• Kagiso Rabada (vc)
• Yuzvendra Chahal

Key Players

• Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada
• Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Chris Morris Yuzvendra Chahal

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