Second-placed Gujarat Titans (GT) will host the fifth-placed Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday night in a crucial fixture that could heavily influence the playoff race.
Delhi’s campaign, though promising early on, has started to falter. With six wins and four defeats from eleven matches, they sit fifth on the table. Their strong start—five wins in their opening six games—has given way to a slump, with just one victory in their last five outings. Now with 13 points, every remaining game becomes critical. A loss here could severely dent their playoff hopes. Adding to their worries is the absence of Mitchell Starc for the rest of the season, leaving a noticeable gap in their pace attack. The onus will now fall on Dushmantha Chameera and Mukesh Kumar, neither of whom have consistently delivered.
The Titans, on the other hand, have been a well-oiled unit. Their top-order trio—Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler—have all surpassed 500 runs this season and have been instrumental in their side’s success. Their contributions with the bat have laid strong foundations, while the bowling duo of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have shared 35 wickets between them, keeping the pressure on opponents throughout the campaign.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium could favour batting, especially under lights. With even bounce and good carry, shot-making is rewarding. Pacers get assistance with the new ball at the start Spinners might get some assistance later, but the batters are expected to dominate.
Weather
Conditions in Delhi will be hot and humid, but there’s no rain threat.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have shared the spoils equally, with three wins each. In matches played in Delhi, the record is also level at 1–1.
Match Prediction
DC must step up with the bat to stay alive in the playoff race. If they falter, the Titans are in prime position to capitalise and continue their winning run.
Where to Watch
Catch the action live on the Star Sports Network or stream it via the JioCinema app and website.
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