The upcoming clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is set to be a thrilling encounter in IPL 2025. Here's a quick guide to help you with your Dream11 prediction, fantasy tips, pitch report, and key players to watch out for.
Pitch Report :
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi offered a batting-friendly surface in its IPL 2025 opener, where over 390 runs were scored. However, spinners dominated with 9 out of 12 wickets, showing grip and turn on the surface. Expect another high-scoring clash with spin playing a key role in the middle overs.
Key Venue Stats
- Highest Team Total: 266/7 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
- Lowest Team Total: 66/10 – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (2017)
- Highest Individual Score: 128 – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs Delhi Capitals (2012)
- Best Bowling Figures: 5/13 – Lasith Malinga (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (2011)
- Highest Partnership: 204 – Chris Gayle & Virat Kohli (RCB) vs DC (2012)
Winning Trends & Averages
- Win Rate Batting First: 90% (9 wins, 1 loss)
- Average First Innings Score: 215
- Average Winning Score: 218
Top Performers :
Best Batter – KL Rahul:
KL Rahul has been in sublime form this IPL season, amassing 200 runs in just 4 innings at a staggering average of 66.66 and a strike rate of 163.93. Although he missed DC's opener, he’s bounced back strong with two half-centuries. His dominance against Rajasthan Royals is well documented, with 713 runs in 16 innings at an average of 50.93 — making him a top fantasy pick and a key batter to watch at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Best Bowler – Kuldeep Yadav:
Kuldeep Yadav has been sensational at home, thriving on the spin-friendly Delhi surface. With 10 wickets at an exceptional average of 11.20 and a miserly economy of 5.60, the left-arm wrist-spinner has struck in every match so far. His form makes him a game-changer for DC, especially in spin-assisting conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Pick a balanced team with top-order batters, all-rounders, and wicket-taking bowlers.
Captain choices: KL Rahul or Axar Patel.
Vice-Captain choices: Kuldeep Yadav or Mitchell Starc.
