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IPL: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Predictions
Delhi Capitals will face Kane Williamson’s Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 50 of Indian Premier League 2022.
The match will be held at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on 5th May.
Current form
In their last IPL match, Delhi suffered a six-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, in a thriller.
Batting first, Lucknow made a total of 195 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs.
In reply, Delhi could manage to reach a total of 189/7 in 20 overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad were on a five-match winning spree, but CSK put a halt to their streak.
Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK shred the pace battery of SRH and made them eat humble pie.
The only bright spots were captain Kane Williamson who hit 47 runs from 37 balls.
T.Natarajan was also impressive as he picked up another two wickets in the last game.
SRH will be eager to get back to winning ways against DC.
Head to Head record
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played each other 20 times.
Delhi Capitals have emerged victorious in 9 games.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 11 games.
In the last 5 matches between DC and SRH, Delhi Capitals have won 3 matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed to win 2.
Delhi Capitals Likely Playing 11
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya
Sunrisers Hyderabad Likely Playing 11
Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson (c), Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan
Players expected to shine
Kuldeep Yadav of Delhi Capitals is the second highest wicket-taker in IPL 2022 with 17 wickets from 9 games. He is in excellent form and is picking up wickets in every match.
Abhishek Sharma of SRH has been in prolific form this season firing the SunRisers Hyderabad to great starts in the powerplay.
He has scored 324 runs in his 9 games at an average of 36.
With scores of 39, 47 and 65 in his previous three games, he is looking in great touch and could repeat his batting exploits.
Mitchell Marsh hit three sixes for Delhi Capitals in his last appearance. He is a clean striker of the ball and can be the X factor for the Delhi side.
T Natarajan has evolved into a remarkable death ball specialist. He also enjoys the skipper’s confidence and perfectly complements Umran Malik’s pace. He is expected to be a star performer for SRH.
The Dave Warner factor
Warner was part of the victorious Australian team that won the last T20 World Cup.
Since that tournament where he was the leading run-getter, his T20 form has been sensational.
In IPL 2022, he has struck three half-centuries in the tournament and is averaging 44.00 from seven innings.
Moreover, he was sacked from captaincy by SRH in last year’s IPL and will be keen to prove a point to his former employers.
Who will win
The Delhi Capitals are sixth in the table with 4 wins and 5 defeats in their 9 games played so far.
On the other hand, the SunRisers Hyderabad lie fourth in the table with 5 wins and 4 defeats from their nine games.
So it’s a must win game for both.
SRH looks like a more well-settled team with the right blend of experience and youth.
Also, Kane Williamson has displayed better captaincy than Rishabh Pant, in the crunch moments.
Hence our prediction is that SRH will win.
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This landmark event showcases the immense talent present in Nepal and provides a platform for local players to shine. The league has paved the way for a new generation of cricketers to gain recognition and advance their careers in the sport.
The NPL has also given Nepali cricket more global exposure. International players joining the league help raise the level of competition, further inspiring the local players. The league’s popularity continues to grow as it evolves and promises to be a cornerstone of Nepali cricket in the years to come.
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Simon Katich Criticizes George Bailey’s Call to Axe Nathan McSweeney from Australian Team
Simon Katich has sharply criticized George Bailey’s decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the Australian team. Simon Katich believes this call was a poor decision, especially after McSweeney’s consistent performance. Bailey’s choice has sparked discussions about the selection process and the reasoning behind it.
McSweeney’s exclusion has raised eyebrows, with many questioning why a player with such promise was dropped. Katich, in particular, feels that Bailey’s decision to axe McSweeney is questionable, especially when compared to the struggles of other top-order batters. Both teams in the recent series have faced challenges with their top-order batting, but the Australian selectors decided to make this change.
Katich’s comments reflect growing concerns about the selection strategy and the impact of dropping McSweeney. He pointed out that many players have struggled with their form, yet McSweeney was chosen to be left out. This, Katich argues, highlights the inconsistency in the decision-making process.
Top-order batters in both teams have faced difficulties, with neither side managing to produce consistent runs. Despite these struggles, the decision to remove McSweeney has left fans and experts questioning the rationale behind the move. Some believe that dropping McSweeney might have been premature, given the form of other players.
Katich’s criticism brings attention to the broader issue of player selections in international cricket. As teams prepare for future series, these decisions are likely to influence the direction of Australian cricket. The focus now shifts to how Bailey and the selectors will handle similar challenges in upcoming matches.
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