• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, 40th Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: April 24,  02:00 pm GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

At the midway point of the tournament, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) find themselves grappling with significant hurdles. DC has secured only three wins out of eight matches, placing them in a precarious situation where they must win five out of their remaining six games to secure a playoff berth. Meanwhile, GT has performed slightly better with four wins in eight matches but still needs to clinch four victories out of their remaining six matches to enhance their chances of making it to the playoffs.

The performance of both teams has been lackluster, reflected in their positions in the lower half of the points table. The primary reason for their struggles has been the subdued performances from key players. GT has seen lackluster displays from players such as Gill, Miller, and Sudharsan, who have failed to make a significant impact in the tournament. Similarly, DC has faced challenges due to the insufficient contributions from stalwarts like David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and other team members. Furthermore, the bowling units of both teams have also faltered to deliver consistently, adding to their woes.

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Jake Frazer McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Warrier, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Sai Kishore.

Who will win the toss? – Delhi Capitals
Who will win the match? – Delhi Capitals

Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: David Warner

Rishab Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Sai Sudharsan, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed.

The toss becomes crucial in Delhi, primarily because defending a score can be arduous owing to the small boundaries and compact ground dimensions. Moreover, the presence of dew adds another layer of complexity, potentially affecting the outcome of the match.

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is renowned for its batsmen-friendly nature. In the recent match between SRH and DC, which inaugurated the venue for IPL 2024, both teams amassed over 550 runs collectively. Hence, setting a formidable total of around 200 runs while batting first is crucial to stay competitive on this high-scoring ground.

Anticipate a balmy evening with temperatures in the early 30s at the venue. The humidity is expected to hover around 17 percent, complemented by a gentle breeze blowing at a speed of 16 km/h.

• Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium
• City: Delhi
• Capacity: 48,000
• Ends: Stadium End, Pavilion End
• Hosts to: Delhi, Delhi Capitals