Delhi Devils vs Punjab Royals, Legends Cricket Trophy, 2024, Today Match Prediction

dd vs pjr Match Prediction & Analysis

Delhi Devils will be looking to break their losing streak when they take on Punjab Royals in the 10th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

After losing their first two matches, Delhi Devils are currently lying at the bottom of the league table. Captain Suresh Raina will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball against Punjab Royals.

On the other hand, Punjab Royals were completely outclassed by New York Strikers in all three departments. Captain Tilakaratne Dilshan will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance against Delhi Devils.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Delhi Devils Preview

The side might two changes as Shahid Afridi and Sohail Tanvir could come in place of Morne Van Wyk and Amitoze Singh into the playing XI.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ambati Rayudu, Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Callum Ferguson and wicket-keeper Brendan Taylor to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Suresh Raina showed decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 50 not out off 35 balls with the help of five boundaries and two sixes. Besides Raina, Ashan Priyanjan scored 20 runs off 11 balls with the help of four fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Iqbal Abdulla, Anureet Singh, Ishan Malhotra, Praveen Gupta and Sohail Tanvir to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Anureet Singh and Ishan Malhotra bowled well for Devils and claimed two wickets apiece.

Delhi Devils Predicted Playing XI:

Ambati Rayudu, Morne van Wyk/Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina (c), Callum Ferguson, Brendan Taylor (wk), Ashan Priyanjan, Praveen Gupta, Amitoze Singh /Sohail Tanvir, Iqbal Abdulla, Ishan Malhotra, Anureet Singh

Punjab Royals Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Tilakaratne Dilshan, Dwayne Smith, wicket-keeper Naman Ojha, Anton Devcich, Phil Mustard and Cameron White to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Tilakaratne Dilshan scored 31 runs off 14 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes. Besides Dilshan, Javon Seales scored 22 runs off 17 balls with the help of three fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Rahat Ali, Miguel Cummins, Javon Seales, Dwayne Smith and Upul Idrasiri to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm pacer Rahat Ali conceded 59 runs and picked up three wickets in his four overs.

Punjab Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Tillakaratne Dilshan (c), Naman Ojha (wk), Dwayne Smith, Anton Devcich, Cameron White, Phil Mustard, Neil Broom, Javon Searles, Rahat Ali, Upul Indrasiri, Miguel Cummins

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Pallekele is going to favor the batting units. The weather forecast for Wednesday is going to be bright and sunny.

Venue Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele is going to host the 10th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy played between Delhi Devils and Punjab Royals.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 175 runs. The previous two matches played at Pallekele have been won by side batting first.