DC VS RR – Match 32 Preview : Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – Match Preview & Prediction IPL 2025
Match Details
• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – Match 32, IPL 2025
• Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioCinema
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Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has historically been a batter-friendly surface with short boundaries, especially square of the wicket. However, in the evening games, the pitch tends to slow down slightly, assisting spinners in the second innings. Captains usually prefer to chase here, but defending is possible with disciplined bowling.
• Expected Average Score: 170-180
• Chasing Team Advantage: Slight
• Spinners & slower deliveries could be key in the second half.
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Weather Report – April 16, Delhi
• Temperature: 28°C – 33°C
• Humidity: Around 40%
• Wind: Light breeze
• Rain Probability: 0% (Clear skies)
A warm and dry evening with ideal conditions for cricket. No interruptions expected.
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Head-to-Head Record (DC vs RR)
• Total Matches: 28
• Delhi Capitals Wins: 13
• Rajasthan Royals Wins: 15
• Last 5 Matches:
• DC Wins: 2
• RR Wins: 3
Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge over Delhi in recent encounters, but the contests have mostly been competitive.
Team Squads – IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals (DC Squad 2025)
Captain: Axar Patel
Wicketkeepers: Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs
Batsmen:
• Faf du Plessis
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Karun Nair
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Sameer Rizvi
All-Rounders:
• Axar Patel (C)
• Ajay Mandal
• Madhav Tiwari
• Manvanth Kumar
• Tripurana Vijay
• Vipraj Nigam
Bowlers:
• Mitchell Starc
• Dushmantha Chameera
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohit Sharma
• Mukesh Kumar
• T. Natarajan
• Darshan Nalkande
Rajasthan Royals (RR Squad 2025)
Captain: Sanju Samson
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Rathore
Batsmen:
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Nitish Rana
• Shubham Dubey
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi
All-Rounders:
• Riyan Parag
• Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers:
• Jofra Archer
• Fazalhaq Farooqi
• Akash Madhwal
• Tushar Deshpande
• Sandeep Sharma
• Yudhvir Singh
• Ashok Sharma
• Kwena Maphaka
• Kumar Kartikeya
• Maheesh Theekshana
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Key Player Watch
Delhi Capitals (DC)
• Mitchell Starc: Delhi’s pace spearhead, deadly with the new ball and at the death.
• Faf du Plessis: Brings experience at the top, crucial for setting the tone.
• Kuldeep Yadav: Can be game-changing in middle overs on Delhi’s slow pitch.
• Jake Fraser-McGurk: The young Australian has been explosive in the powerplay.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal: Consistent at the top, strong against both pace and spin.
• Sanju Samson: Key anchor and finisher, RR’s most reliable batsman.
• Wanindu Hasaranga: A genuine wicket-taker in the middle overs.
• Jofra Archer: Can rattle top orders and deliver yorkers at will.
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Possible Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC)
1. Faf du Plessis
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. KL Rahul (wk)
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. Axar Patel (C)
6. Abishek Porel
7. Ajay Mandal
8. Mitchell Starc
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Mukesh Kumar
11. T. Natarajan
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi / Darshan Nalkande
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Shimron Hetmyer
3. Sanju Samson (C & wk)
4. Riyan Parag
5. Nitish Rana
6. Wanindu Hasaranga
7. Dhruv Jurel
8. Jofra Archer
9. Sandeep Sharma
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Tushar Deshpande
Impact Player: Fazalhaq Farooqi / Shubham Dubey
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Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Captain Picks:
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Mitchell Starc
Vice-Captain Picks:
• Sanju Samson
• Kuldeep Yadav
Top Picks:
• Faf du Plessis
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Jofra Archer
Dream11 Team (Small League):
1. Sanju Samson (C)
2. KL Rahul (wk)
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
4. Faf du Plessis
5. Riyan Parag
6. Axar Patel
7. Wanindu Hasaranga
8. Mitchell Starc (VC)
9. Jofra Archer
10. Kuldeep Yadav
11. Tushar Deshpande
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Final Match Prediction
The contest between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium promises fireworks. RR has the momentum and slightly stronger balance in the spin and pace departments. However, Delhi playing at home with firepower like Starc, Faf, and Kuldeep gives them an edge.
Prediction:
Delhi Capitals to win in a close encounter, especially if they bowl first and restrict Rajasthan to under 170.
