By Delhi Capitals are on the brink of securing their place in the playoffs, but they are aiming for a top-place finish, which would require a victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. Despite a narrow loss in their last game, Delhi’s experienced unit is unlikely to be too worried. On the other hand, RCB will need their top order to step up once again. While UP Warriorz’s win has kept RCB’s slim chances alive for the top spot, they are also in a tight spot for a playoff berth. The absence of crowd support adds to the challenge, requiring more players to perform well.
When: Sunday, March 10, 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
What to expect: The pitch has been offering variable bounce and has been on the slower side, making it challenging for the batsmen. Teams batting first have had a slight advantage.
Team News:
Delhi Capitals: Marizanne Kapp’s availability against RCB will depend on her recovery from a sore hamstring. A decision on her inclusion will be made on match day.
Probable XI: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp/Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonnasen, Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu
Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB would have regrouped well after a three-day break. The availability of Shreyanka Patil is uncertain, but the rest of the team should remain unchanged.
Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Simran Bahadur, Shreyanka Patil/Ekta Bisht, S Asha, Renuka Thakur
What they said:
“Really pleased with Wareham, thought we might lose by a bigger margin but her knock was amazing. We’ll learn from our mistakes today, we’ll understand the conditions better.” – Smriti Mandhana, RCB captain, after the loss against Gujarat Giants
