Travis Head in action© BCCI
Delhi Capitals (DC) will host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. Having registered three wins and four losses this season, DC are currently placed sixth in the IPL 2024 standings with six points from seven matches. Meanwhile, SRH are currently fourth on the points table with eight points, having won four out of six matches and lost two. As Delhi aim to climb the points table and Hyderabad seek to maintain their position in the top four, let's have a look at the predicted XIs ahead of this exciting contest.
DC Predicted XI
Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent in his batting performances in IPL 2024, scoring 158 runs in five matches. Shaw has although registered a half-century and possesses a strike rate of over 154, indicating the potential for an impressive performance against Hyderabad.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been in outstanding form, scoring 75 runs in two matches this season. The hard-hitting Australian batter recently smashed a brilliant fifty, and his strike rate of 166.66 indicates that he could continue his run-scoring spree in the upcoming match.
Abishek Porel
Abishek Porel's inclusion in the playing XI will provide stability to the top order. Although he hasn't been in top form for Delhi, scoring only 106 runs in six innings, Porel has a strike rate of 153.26. With this in mind, he will be eager to convert his starts into big scores soon.
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
DC captain Rishabh Pant has been in fine form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. He is the top run-scorer for Delhi Capitals with 210 runs in seven matches. Pant was adjudged the Player of the Match performance against GT and will be looking to replicate that performance on Saturday.
Shai Hope
Shai Hope will add more depth and stability to the Capitals' middle-order. Hope has looked in good touch, having scored 63 runs in three matches at an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 140. The talented West Indies cricketer will look to make an impact for DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs surprised everyone by taking two wickets in the previous match. Apart from right-arm off-spin, Stubbs has already scored 189 runs in six matches with an impressive strike rate of 190.90. With his splendid form, the young South African will be eager to contribute with both bat and ball in the upcoming match.
Axar Patel
Axar Patel will partner with Kuldeep Yadav to lead the spin attack for Delhi Capitals. While he hasn't been impactful with the bat in IPL 2024, Patel has impressed with five wickets in seven matches, maintaining an economy rate of 6.75. Patel is poised to play a crucial role in containing the opposition batters.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav's spinning prowess has been incredible in outfoxing batters in IPL 2024. With an impressive economy rate of 6.06, Kuldeep has claimed six wickets in four matches. In-form Kuldeep could trouble the famed SRH batting line-up in Delhi.
Ishant Sharma
Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma has been in good form for Delhi Capitals this season. He took two crucial wickets in the previous game, having dismissed Shubman Gill and David Miller. These two wickets took his total tally to six in as many games. With a decent record against SRH, having claimed five wickets in eight matches, Sharma is expected to maintain his wicket-taking form on Saturday.
Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar grabbed the headlines with figures of 3/14 in the previous match against Gujarat Titans. He has been outstanding in outwitting batters with his pace, claiming eight wickets in four matches this season at an average of 15.62 and an economy of 9.25. Mukesh will be eager to add more wickets to his tally against SRH.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, having claimed 10 wickets in seven matches. Additionally, Khaleel is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024. If he maintains his form throughout the season, he is likely to attract the attention of the Indian selectors ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Impact Sub
Sumit Kumar
SRH Predicted XI
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has been in remarkable form with the bat in IPL 2024. The talented left-hander has amassed 211 runs in six matches with a destructive strike rate of 197.19. Sharma will be looking to capitalise on his good starts and take on Delhi's bowlers in the upcoming match.
Travis Head
Travis Head has been in sensational form in the current IPL season. Coming off a quick-fire 100 against RCB, the Australian opener has scored 235 runs in five matches at an average of 47 and a massive strike rate of 199.15. In-form Head will aim to continue his form to help SRH post another big total in Delhi.
Heinrich Klassen (wicketkeeper)
Heinrich Klassen is a key player in the potent SRH batting lineup, having scored 253 runs in six matches with three fifty-plus scores. In the last game, his blazing knock of 67 led SRH to the highest-ever IPL total of 287 runs. With an impressive average of 63.25 and a strike rate of 199.21, Klassen is expected to continue his run-scoring form against DC on Saturday.
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram, Klassen's fellow South African, is another quality inclusion in SunRisers Hyderabad batting lineup. The Proteas T20I skipper has been in decent form this season, scoring 159 runs in six matches. With the T20 World Cup approaching, Markram will aim to find his form quickly.
Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad's aggressive batting style has worked in favour of the SunRisers Hyderabad. The talented middle-order batter has been in stunning form this season and has scored 106 runs in four innings. Samad will look to contribute against DC.
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Young Nitish Kumar Reddy is another batting all-rounder in SRH's playing XI. The 20-year-old has scored 78 runs in limited opportunities, hitting at a strike rate of 173.33. Apart from his batting credentials, Nitish also brings variety with his right-arm pace bowling. He has bagged one IPL wicket so far.
Shahbaz Ahmed
Shahbaz Ahmed will be a valuable spin-bowling choice, enhancing Hyderabad's bowling lineup. Despite not being at his very best in IPL 2024 so far, Shahbaz has the ability to provide his team with important breakthroughs. He can also contribute runs with the bat, playing crucial cameos as needed.
Pat Cummins (captain)
SRH captain Pat Cummins has enjoyed a remarkable run in IPL 2024. Apart from his brilliant leadership, Cummins has led the bowling attack impressively, taking nine wickets in six matches while maintaining a brilliant economy rate of 787. Cummins could be amongst the wickets in Delhi on Saturday.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will most likely open the bowling for the SunRisers. Known for his ability to generate swing, Bhuvi's variations have led him to earn three scalps in six matches.
Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat is gradually finding his form in the ongoing Indian Premier League. So far, Unadkat has taken four wickets in five matches this season. The 32-year-old left-arm could bring his experience in domestic cricket to play a crucial role on a tricky Kotla pitch.
T Natarajan
SRH's second-highest wicket-taker this season, T Natarajan, has been in great form with the ball this season. The Indian speedster has scalped six wickets in four matches and will want to get the better of DC's batting lineup in the upcoming match.
Impact Sub
Mayank Markande
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