Key Highlights:
Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025 Match 32 on April 16, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After a strong start to the season, DC will be looking to build on their momentum, while RR, having faced an inconsistent run, will look to find their form and turn their season around.
Form Guide: DC vs RR – Can Rajasthan Royals Get Their Season Back on Track?
Rajasthan Royals have had a mixed season so far in IPL 2025, winning two and losing four matches, leaving them with only four points after six games. Their top-order struggles and lack of depth in the middle overs have been glaring issues. They currently have the second-best powerplay run rate of 9.72, but this drops to a 7.86 in the middle overs, which is the second-worst behind Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
In contrast, Delhi Capitals have been performing well, with four wins from five games. However, their recent loss to Mumbai Indians (MI) has highlighted some areas of concern. The match against RR could be an opportunity for DC to return to winning ways and put pressure on the rest of the teams fighting for a playoff spot.
Key Player Battles: Karun Nair vs Riyan Parag
Karun Nair:
Karun Nair made a statement knock in IPL 2025, scoring 89 runs off 40 balls in his debut match against MI. His aggressive innings and ability to take on key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah highlighted his importance in the DC lineup. Nair’s experience with RR in the past adds a unique dimension to his presence in this match. With Jake Fraser-McGurk’s poor form, Nair is likely to continue playing a key role for DC at the top of the order.
Riyan Parag:
Riyan Parag, a rising star for RR, has had an inconsistent IPL 2025 so far. Despite scoring over 25 runs in five of his six innings, Parag’s highest score remains 43. He has shown the potential to accelerate the innings but has struggled to convert his starts. Given the flat surface in Delhi, Parag’s ability to take on the DC spinners, especially Kuldeep Yadav, will be critical for RR’s middle-order success.
Pitch and Conditions: Delhi’s Flat Surface and Spinning Conditions
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has been batting-friendly in recent matches, with high-scoring games becoming the norm. In the last seven matches, teams batting first have consistently posted totals in excess of 200, and most of those games have ended in a victory for the team batting first.
However, there has been some turn on the pitch, which could bring spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam into play. RR, with Wanindu Hasaranga, will look to exploit the conditions and counter DC’s spin-heavy attack.
Weather Forecast: The temperature will be around the mid 30s Celsius during the day, with cooler evenings, providing ideal conditions for cricket.
Team News: Faf du Plessis’ Availability
There is uncertainty over Faf du Plessis’ fitness. While DC’s Mohit Sharma mentioned that du Plessis is recovering well, there is no confirmation whether he will play against RR. If he’s fit, du Plessis is expected to replace Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order, with Karun Nair moving to No. 3. If du Plessis is unavailable, DC may stick with the same lineup, with Nair swapping places with Mukesh Kumar as the Impact Sub.
Delhi Capitals (Probable XI):
- Faf du Plessis/Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abishek Porel
- Karun Nair
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Axar Patel (capt)
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Rajasthan Royals (Probable XI):
- Sanju Samson (capt & wk)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Rana
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jofra Archer
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande/Akash Madhwal
- Sandeep Sharma
- Kumar Kartikeya
Can Rajasthan Royals Turn Their Season Around?
As Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare for IPL 2025 Match 32, the pressure is on RR to recover from their inconsistent start to the season. The DC squad, with fewer issues, will look to capitalize on RR’s vulnerabilities and secure another win. However, RR’s batting depth and the recent form of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson could turn the match in their favor if they fire at the right time.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to offer run-friendly conditions, but spin could play a key role, and both teams will need to make the most of these conditions. DC will likely have the advantage playing at home, but RR could make things interesting with their power-packed lineup.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win by 10-15 runs.
Disclaimer
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