RR vs DC IPL 2024 Match 9 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For

Rajasthan Royals will take on Delhi Capitals in the 9th match of the IPL 2024 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday.

Rajasthan Royals started their campaign well, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs, while Delhi Capitals did not get the expected start after losing their opening game to Punjab Kings.

Before this game begins, let’s take a look at five interesting matchups to keep an eye on in RR vs DC.

1. Jos Buttler vs Kuldeep Yadav

Buttler has two fifties and one century from 11 innings against Delhi Capitals to his name, and he also enjoys batting against the in-form Kuldeep Yadav, scoring 74 runs at a strike rate of 154.16 after being dismissed only once.

2. David Warner vs Ravichandran Ashwin

Warner has scored five fifties in 15 innings against Rajasthan Royals, but Ashwin has effectively controlled him, conceding 119 runs off 107 balls and dismissing him thrice in the process.

3. Sanju Samson vs Axar Patel

Sanju Samson is in fine form and consistently finds boundaries once he settles, but the keeper-batter has struggled to score runs freely against Axar, who has dismissed him twice in 60 deliveries.

4. Rishabh Pant vs Sandeep Sharma

Rishabh Pant is aiming for a substantial innings to announce his comeback in his style. However, things won’t be easy as he will be up against Sandeep Sharma, who has effectively controlled run-flows and dismissed him once in the process.

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Anrich Nortje

Yashasvi Jaiswal, well-known for his hard-hitting, may find it tough against Nortje, who has good control over him, conceding only 13 runs off 17 balls and dismissing him once.