IPL 2022, DC vs SRH: Interesting Match Ups & Key Players To Look Out For
DC vs SRH IPL 2022: In the 50th match of IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. With the tournament in its business end now, both the teams would be eyeing a win to further strengthen their cause to qualify for the playoffs.
While Delhi Capitals are placed on the eighth spot with 8 points in 9 matches, Sunrisers Hyderabad are on the verge of the top 4, sitting on the 5th spot with 10 points in 9 matches. This would be a crucial match for both the teams as the fight in the middle of the table gets harder.
Here are a few matchups and key players that can play a part in deciding the outcome of this match.
1. Umran Malik vs DC batters
It'd be an interesting battle to witness between the fastest bowler in the IPL 2022, Umran Malik up against the hard-hitting batters from Delhi Capitals. Will the batters use the pace to dispatch or will the pacer dazzle, will only be known in the match.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Prithvi Shaw
DC explosive opener Prithvi Shaw has provided some good starts for his team along with his opening partner David Warner. However, Shaw has been seen struggling against swing and Bhuvneshwar Kumar may exploit the young batter's weakness, in turn dismissing him. In 6 innings, Shaw has faced 35 balls against Bhuvneshwar Kumar and has scored 35 runs with a six and 4 fours, while getting dismissed twice.
3. Rahul Tripathi vs Kuldeep Yadav
The in-form Rahul Tripathi has scored 228 runs in 9 matches with a strike rate of 172.72 in this IPL. Out of these, 3 times he has remained not out and would be a key batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad despite getting dismissed for a golden duck in the last match.
Kuldeep Yadav has been a backbone of DC this season, as he was awarded man of the match awards in all of DC's wins this season now.
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In 2 innings against each other, Rahul has faced 14 deliveries against Kuldeep and has a strike rate of 242.85, getting dismissed once.