GT vs DC pits Hardik Pandya against David Warner for the second time in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. In the first meeting between the two teams, Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium early in the season.
The reigning champions are two or three wins away from sealing a playoff spot, while the visitors are at the bottom of the points table. The IPL match 44 will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Tuesday at 7:30 PM.
GT vs DC Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at GT and DC – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Shubman Gill is the player to watch out for in the GT playing 11. The opening batter has resumed from where he left off last season. He is the leading scorer for the franchise in IPL 2023, with over 300 runs. All-rounder Vijay Shankar proved his worth after registering a match-winning fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the last game. It was his second fifty-plus score in this campaign.
Rashid Khan went wickless and conceded 54 runs against KKR on Saturday, but the Afghanistan spinner is expected to bounce back. However, all eyes will be on Noor Ahmad. The 18-year-old left-arm wrist spinner has picked up at least two wickets in the last three fixtures.
GT Squad
- Hardik Pandya (captain)
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Shubman Gill
- Vijay Shankar
- Abhinav Manohar
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
- Joshua Little
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jayant Yadav
- Odean Smith
- R Sai Kishore
- Urvil Patel
- Dasun Shanaka
- Matthew Wade
- KS Bharat
- Shivam Mavi
- Pradeep Sangwan
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Darshan Nalkande
- Yash Dayal
Delhi Capitals (DC)
In a major relief for DC fans, the top order made quality contributions against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last match. Though the David Warner-led side lost the match, Phil Salt and Mitchell Marsh made half-centuries. It was the lone positive from another disappointing outing for the IPL 2020 runner-up.
The bowling unit continues to struggle as the pace trio of Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, and Mukesh Sharma conceded more than 100 runs between them against SRH. The spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have taken seven wickets each but have struggled to get breakthroughs in middle overs.
DC Squad
- David Warner (captain)
- Phil Salt
- Mitchell Marsh
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Manish Pandey
- Aman Khan
- Axar Patel
- Ripal Patel
- Anrich Nortje
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ishant Sharma
- Pravin Dubey
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Lungi Ngidi
- Rilee Rossouw
- Vicky Ostwal
- Yash Dhull
- Prithvi Shaw
- Chetan Sakariya
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Rovman Powell
- Lalit Yadav
- Abishek Porel
GT vs DC – Head-to-Head
GT vs DC have faced each other twice, and the defending champions emerged victorious in both matches.
IPL 2023 Stats – GT & DC
- Most Runs: Shubman Gill – 333 runs (GT); David Warner – 306 runs (DC)
- Total Wickets: Rashid Khan – 14 wickets (GT); Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, & Mitchell Marsh – 7 wickets (DC)
- Most Sixes: Vijay Shankar – 12 sixes (GT); Axar Patel – 11 sixes (DC)
Winner Prediction – GT vs DC
GT won comfortably against DC in the first meeting between the two teams this season. It will likely be another big win for GT, who have picked up maximum points in their last three games.
Final Thoughts on GT vs DC
Considering the recent results of both franchises, it could be a one-sided match. But with the DC top order finding runs in their last game, fans will be hoping for a thrilling game in Ahmedabad.
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