IPL 2023: 3 Key Match-Ups to Watch-Out in GT VS DC Match No.44

IPL 2023: The upcoming match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 44th game of IPL 2023 is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans have won both previous meetings against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. The match at Narendra Modi Stadium will be a crucial one for Delhi Capitals, who will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses and turn their season around. They may consider making some changes to their team, given their current situation. The Titans will be looking to maintain their winning streak and continue their dominance in the IPL 2023. 

IPL 2023: Performances of The Teams

Gujarat Titans have won 6 out of 8 games this season, including a recent victory against Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets. The team is looking to continue its winning momentum and solidify its position at the top of the table. They are famous for keeping their side consistent when they are winning and are likely to stick with the same team that played against KKR. Shubman Gill, who played as an impact player in the last match, will return to the playing XI, and Joshua Little may play as an impact player.

In contrast, Delhi Capitals have had a challenging season so far, with six losses from eight games. They are in a do-or-die situation and would likely need to win all of their remaining six games to make it to the IPL playoffs, which seems unlikely given the resources at their disposal. Delhi Capitals are up against Gujarat Titans, a team with a reputation for winning games in any situation. In their most recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals suffered a setback, losing by 9 runs and bringing their total number of wins to just 2 out of 8 games played so far.

IPL 2023: Top Player Battles to Keep an Eye on in GT VS DC Game:

3) Hardik Pandya vs Axar Patel

Hardik Pandya, the GT skipper, has had a poor run this season in the IPL. He struggled in the previous game against Kolkata, conceding 34 runs in three overs and scoring only 26 off 20 balls with the bat. However, he will be keen to turn things around against Delhi Capitals in their upcoming match. Hardik could face a challenge from left-arm spinner Axar Patel during the middle overs. Axar Patel has had success against Hardik in the past, dismissing him once in four meetings and conceding only 18 runs off 17 balls. In fact, left-arm spinners have accounted for six of Hardik’s dismissals in 22 IPL innings. Axar is famous for his ability to restrict the opposition and pick up crucial wickets, and Hardik could be one of his targets.

2) David Warner vs Mohammed Shami

The IPL 2023 has seen David Warner performing consistently for Delhi Capitals, despite his strike rate being a concern. He has scored a total of 306 runs in eight games played. However, Warner was dismissed for a duck in the previous game, and he will aim to make a better contribution in the upcoming match against Gujarat Titans. It will be crucial for Warner to provide a strong start to the team in this game. He will have to face a challenge from Mohammed Shami, who has been exceptional in powerplay overs, having taken eight wickets this season.

Shami was the leading wicket-taker for his team in the last match against KKR, with three wickets for 33 runs in his four-over spell. He is the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the season so far, having taken 13 wickets in eight innings at an average of 18.14 and an economy rate of 7.61. Shami has dismissed Warner twice in the 10 IPL meetings between the two players, but he has also conceded 107 runs off 76 balls against him. Warner will have to be cautious against Shami, who will look to dismiss him early on in the innings.

1) Mitchell Marsh vs Rashid Khan

In the last match, Mitchell Marsh’s performance was crucial to his team’s success. Although he had been struggling with the bat in recent games, he finally came through, scoring 63 runs in 39 deliveries and nearly helping his team chase down the target. Marsh also proved to be a valuable asset with the ball, taking four wickets in the first innings while giving away just 27 runs in four overs. However, DC’s batting has been a disappointment this season, so Marsh’s batting services would be needed more in the upcoming match against GT.

GT would surely want to keep Marsh quiet, and Rashid Khan may be the one to handle this responsibility. Rashid’s previous outing against KKR was forgettable as he was hit for 54 runs in his four-over spell. Nevertheless, the wrist-spinner is having a good season, with 14 wickets in eight games, making him the joint third-highest wicket-taker of the season, with an average of 20 and an economy of 8.75.