RCB vs DC: How to pick the winning Dream11?
What's the story
In match number 20 of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to host Delhi Capitals on Saturday. On one hand, RCB are yet to win a single encounter, whereas, DC have lost momentum as well. Fans, who are playing Dream11, will be looking to pick the winning team. We decode the same.
Batting
We have gone for a powerful batting line-up
Young Prithvi Shaw and Virat Kohli get the nod as the openers. Kohli is our choice as the skipper of this fantasy side. Shaw can be efficient against RCB's bowlers atop. AB de Villiers and Shreyas Iyer come in next. Both players were superb in their respective last matches. Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant comes in as the finisher. He is the vice-captain.
Information
Axar and Moeen are the two all-rounders
Axar Patel has been excellent with the ball in IPL 2019. He is a valuable asset for Delhi. The left-arm spinner can also provide the impetus with late cameos in the end. RCB's Moeen Ali joins him as the second all-rounder in this side.
Bowling
Chahal, Rabada lead the bowling quartet
Navdeep Saini bowled his heart out against KKR and mixed things well. He bowled quality short balls and had pace. DC's Kagiso Rabada is the leader of this attack. He has been intelligent with variations as well. Wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's impact is huge. He has already picked up nine wickets. He will be supported by Pawan Negi in the spin department.
Prediction
Predicted starting XI and possible winners
Predicted RCB starting XI: Patel (wicket-keeper), Kohli (captain), AB de Villiers, Stoinis, Moeen, Akshdeep, Dube, Negi, Umesh, Southee and Chahal. Predicted DC starting XI: Dhawan, Shaw, Iyer (captain), Pant, (wicket-keeper), Ingram, Tewatia, Morris, Axar, Mishra, Lamichhane and Rabada. This is going to be a tight affair in Bengaluru. We predict DC to get past the line. They have a better all-round side on offer.