Points Table Standing
Thus, RR is currently 4th on the table, with 12 points from their first 9 matches, winning six of them, and a good Net Run Rate of +0.617. Business Standard
With 6 points (3 victories from eight matches) and a net run rate of −1.060, DC inhabit the seventh position. Business Standard
RR — Form & Key Players
This is the same RR that last registered its biggest victory this season when they stunned Punjab Kings — who were sitting at the top of the table at that juncture — and a lot can be expected from the Riyan Parag-led side come Friday. CricTracker
Their star performer with the bat has been Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — the 15-year-old scored 400 runs from 9 games, including two fifties and a century against SRH. Rajasthan Royals
You also have the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal (306 runs, three fifties), and Dhruv Jurel (248 runs, two half-centuries) make a decent contribution with the bat too. Rajasthan Royals
Jofra Archer again stands out, leading the bowling attack with 14 scalps from 9 games (thats a wicket every 6.6 balls), while Ravi Bishnoi has taken (11 wickets). Rajasthan Royals
However, concerns remain over captain Riyan Parag who will be needed to find the much-needed consistent form as the tournament enters its business end. Business Standard
DC — Problems + Key Players
DC lost three in a row and will need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Cricket News
KL Rahul has been their leading run-scorer this season, amassing 358 runs with an unstoppable average of 51.14 and a strike rate of 185.49. Rajasthan Royals
Lungi Ngidi of DC is still bound by ICC concussion protocols, having suffered a head injury while attempting a catch on April 25. He has to go through a recovery period of one week. Business Standard
But the biggest gain for the struggling side will be Australian pacer Mitchell Starc who is all set to make his debut of the season for DC, having completed his Cricket Australia-mandated deep-rest period. CricTracker
Where to Watch
JioHotstar will live stream the match,Star Sports 1 and all regional HD channels of the channel.
