Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2023: Will Kedar Jadhav Get His Chance?

06.05.2023 - 10:35 sports.ndtv.com

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) square off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their IPL 2023 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

While RCB are better placed than Delhi in the standings, the Faf du Plessis-led side can't afford any slip ups as the IPL reaches its business end.

It will be a special game for local boy Virat Kohli, who has a stand named after him in the stadim. RCB are currently fifth in the points table with five wins and four defeats in nine outings.

With 466 runs in nine matches, RCB captain Faf du Plessis leads the Orange Cap race. At the top of the order, Faf has been complemented by Kohli, who will be fired up as ever to let his bat do the talking.

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