Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 55th T20 Match Prediction

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 55th T20 Match Prediction

“Royal Challengers Bangalore” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   So, Here we are. IPL 2020 edition’s round-robin stage is nearing its end. Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other in the 55th match of the IPL 2020 edition. The battle for the playoff intensified and it will be interesting which side will go playoff directly. The winner of this match will go to the playoff round directly. The loser will have to rely on run-rate. Currently, Delhi is placed in the 3rd position in the ranking. On the other hand, Bangalore is placed in the 2nd position in IPL’s team ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore is set to happen in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. IPL 2020 is set to happen in Dubai, UAE due to excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   From the topper of the IPL 2020 team ranking, Delhi has suffered four defeats in a row. Things are becoming pretty difficult for them. Furthermore, they’ve lost by massive 9 wickets by the defending champion Mumbai Indians in the last match. Hence, Bangalore is also suffering as they’ve endured three losses at a stretch. The form of Kohli’s men has dropped significantly in the later stage. Delhi and Bangalore, both teams have won 7 out of 13 matches so far in thing ongoing IPL tournament.
   

4. Head To Head:

   Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have played 25 matches together. Delhi has won 10 matches while Bangalore triumphed in 15 matches in the head to head encounter.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Abu Dhabi has been the best ground for the bowlers this season with its bigger boundaries. And, batsmen can take advantage of the conditions if they can settle in.

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals has an AVG 33.17 and SR 124.78. Another top batsman of Delhi Capitals – Prithvi Shaw has an AVG 23.92 and SR 141.04.

   On the other hand, Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore has an AVG 37.85 and SR 131.61. Another top batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore – AB de Villiers has an AVG 39.95 and SR 151.24.

   Bowlers Analytics

   The top Delhi Capitals bowler Kagiso Rabada ‘s AVG 17.94 and Econ 8.14. Another Top bowler of Delhi Capitals Sandeep Lamichhanne has an AVG 22.46 and his Econ 8.34.

   Hence, Yuzvendra Chahal of Royal Challengers Bangalore has an AVG 23.18 and Econ 7.78. Another top bowler of Royal Challengers Bangalore– Dale Steyn’s AVG 24.74 and Econ 6.77.

   The problem of Delhi has been apparent now. They’re in real trouble. Their good batting unit now hits a roadblock. The weaker bowling unit has to deal with the likes of Virat Kohli, Ab De Villiers, etc. All in all, fixing such problems in one game against a worthy opponent will be a very difficult task to do.

7. Point Table:

   Bangalore and Delhi, both teams have earned 14 points from 13 matches. Bangalore’s NRR -0.145 while Delhi‘s NRR -0.159.

8. Pitch Supports:

   Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi’s balances it out between the batsmen and the bowlers. It has been the low scoring venue among the three where the large outfield does create some doubts in the minds of the batsmen when it comes to hitting the ball hard. Fast bowlers need to use their variations to bowl well here while spinners have enjoyed good success at this venue in the past.