Indian T20 League 2019, Match 53: Delhi vs Rajasthan – Fantain and Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips

Delhi, after losing their spot on the top of the table and going down to no. 3, will look to reclaim a top-two finish when they host Rajasthan in the first match of the weekend. The visitors, who will be without Captain Steven Smith, have to win this game to stay in the battle for the playoffs. Shreyas Gopal, who took a hat-trick in the previous game against Bangalore, will be looking to upstage the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Shikhar Dhawan. Here is all you need to know before picking your Fantain XI and Dream11 teams for the North India derby.

Team News –

Delhi

In what is a massive blow for Delhi, their star bowler Kagiso Rabada, who is also the purple cap holder with 25 wickets, has been ruled out of the tournament due to issues on his back. After Delhi’s 80-run loss to Chennai, skipper Shreyas Iyer had mentioned that a large reason for the loss was the absence of Rabada, who was rested for back pain. It now remains to be seen how Delhi tackle their problems without their MVP.

Likely playing XI – Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Colin Ingram, Sherfane Rutherford, Axar Patel, Chris Morris/Sandeep Lamichhane, Suchith/Ishant Sharma, Trent Boult and Amit Mishra

Rajasthan

The Kotla pitch is spin friendly, and hence an extra spinner in Ish Sodhi could be accommodated in the playing XI. Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler and Steve Smith are back home.

Likely playing XI – Liam Livingstone, Ajinkya Rahane(C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ashton Turner, Riyan Parag, Stuart Binny, Mahipal Lomror, Shreyas Gopal, Oshane Thomas, Jaydev Unadkat and Varun Aaron

Fantain XI 

Wicket-keeper – Sanju Samson

Batsmen – Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer ©, Riyan Parag (VC), Liam Livingstone

All-Rounders – Axar Patel

Bowlers – Oshane Thomas, Shreyas Gopal, Amit Mishra

Captain and vice-captain options

Riyan Parag, although the youngest member in the team at the age of 17, has become the most dependable batsman in Rajasthan’s ranks. He has been scoring runs consistently and is thus a safe option for your Fantain vice-captain.

Shreyas Iyer, the Delhi skipper, has been the backbone of Delhi’s batting this year, and will do anything it takes to take his team back on top 2 on the points table. Shreyas is a good choice for your Fantain captain.

Avoid fast bowlers because they are likely to be on the receiving end on this particular wicket.

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Dream11 prediction

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – Sanju Samson (VC)

Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone

All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Riyan Parag

Bowlers – Amit Mishra, Sandeep Lamichhane, Shreyas Gopal, Oshane Thomas.

Fantasy Tip – Sanju Samson played a crucial knock in Rajasthan’s previous game against Bangalore, which ended in a tie due to rain interruption, and cost both the teams a point each. Even before that, his unbeaten 48 against Hyderabad was the game-changing innings of the contest. The young batsman is in good form and can win you a few points with his batting.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/ Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant (VC)

Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Colin Ingram, Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone (C)

All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Riyan Parag

Bowlers – Jagadeesha Suchith, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat.

Fantasy Tip – The bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has not gone a single game this season wicket taking a wicket. With the Kotla pitch a paradise for slow bowlers, Patel can help you with a few crucial points in your Dream11 game.

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