In Match 40 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) will host Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on April 24 (Wednesday). This will be second time the two teams are playing against each other in IPL 2024. The last time the two teams have faced each other, Delhi emerged victorous by trouncing Gujarat by 6 wickets with 11.1 Overs remaining. However, things have changed after that — Delhi registered one of their worst defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home and Gujarat managed to beat Punjab Kings away from home.
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And now Delhi leaking runs in heaps, Rishabh Pant’s leadership skills will be under scrutiny DC would seek a much-improved performance from their bowlers today.
The loss saw DC slip to the eighth position with three wins and five defeats. They very well know they can’t afford to falter if they want to keep their play-off hopes alive
DC vs GT Head to head in IPL history
There is nothing to seperate between Delhi and Gujarat when it comes to head-to-head battle. Both teams have played against each other four times, winning two matches each.
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Total matches played: 4 -
Delhi Capitals won: 2 -
Gujarat Titans won: 2 -
No result: 0 -
Abandoned: 0
DC vs GT head-to-head at Arun Jaitley Stadium
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Total matches played: 1 -
Delhi Capitals won: 0 -
Gujarat Titans won: 1 -
No result: 0 -
Abandoned: 0
DC vs GT head-to-head in Ahmedabad
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Matches played: 2 -
Delhi Capitals won: 2 -
Gujarat Titans won: 0
Arun Jaitley Stadium key stats
Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL Stats |
Numbers |
Matches |
85 |
Matches won batting first |
38 |
Matches won batting second |
46 |
Average first innings total |
164.15 |
Runs per over |
8.38 |
Runs per wicket |
27.18 |
Highest total recorded |
266/7 by SRH vs DC in 2024 |
Lowest total recorded |
83/10 by DC vs CSK in 2013 |
IPL Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Last 10 Matches | |
Stats |
Numbers |
Matches |
10 |
Matches won batting first |
7 |
Matches won batting second |
3 |
Average first innings score |
225 |
Average first innings winning score |
234 |
Average powerplay score |
58 |
Average death-over score |
53 |
IPL 2024 Stats
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Matches: 1 -
Matches won batting first: 1 -
Matches won batting second: 0 -
Average first innings total: 266 -
Average second innings total: 199
Kotla pitch report for DC vs GT match
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium was a batting paradise when Delhi played against Hyderabad in IPL 2024 on Saturday. And it is expected to be batting-friendly wicket during Delhi vs Gujarat match today. However, the pitch might slow down as night progresses and slow deliveries would prove an effective option for the bowlers in the second innings.
New Delhi weather forecast during DC vs GT IPL match
According to accuweather.com, there is no chance of rainfall in New Delhi on April 24. The temperature is expected to be around 36 degree Celcius, with humidity at 22 percent. However, the Delhites got a reprive from the extreme weather conditions on the eve of the DC vs GT match with light rain and gusty winds bringing relief.
First Published: Apr 24 2024 | 8:26 AM IST