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GT vs DC Live Score: Last week’s last-gasp victory over Rajasthan Royals injected some much-needed momentum in Gujarat Titans’ campaign. Their clash against the Delhi Capitals assumes significance as the two teams look to move out of the lower half of the table. The Capitals, in turn, strolled to a comprehensive six-wicket triumph over LSG in their previous encounter to get their campaign back on track. Various sub-plots add to the intrigue of Wednesday’s clash. While Titans captain and opener Shubman Gill has made himself a regular feature of the Indian team across all formats, Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw continues to miss the bus. The Mumbaikar continues to blow hot and cold with his form while his fitness issues make him a liability on the field. Shaw’s opening partner David Warner suffered a blow to his finger and is doubtful for the match. With Mitchell Marsh too returning to Australia to tend to his torn right hamstring, Capitals might be tempted to give Abhishek Porel a chance at the top of the order. The onus, though, will be on Shaw to get the Capitals off to a quick start while Titans’ Gill and Sai Sudharsan, who have formed a solid opening pair, too will look to make the Powerplay count. In the DC middle order, Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs will look to provide the impetus while Pant will be eager to ease himself into form. The bowling lineup of both teams too has a familiar feel. Veteran pacers Ishant Sharma of Capitals and Umesh Yadav of Titans have both dropped out of national reckoning. Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed leads the DC attack. DC’s two left-arm wrist spinners — Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad — add another layer to the contest, though GT’s middle order of Manohar, Shankar and Tewatia are up to the task.
IPL Live Score - Pacers a worry
Anrich Nortje, who has been taken to the cleaners by the batters so far in the IPL, did not play the last game. Mukesh Kumar has conceded 10 runs per over in the five games and was also expensive in his comeback game against LSG.
Numbers Game
IPL Live Score - New star in town
In Jack Fraser-McGurk, Capitals seem to have found an able number three and will be hoping that the Australian builds on the success of his maiden IPL game.
IPL Live Score - Key-man Kuldeep
The presence of a fit again Kuldeep Yadav made a huge difference as he broke the backbone of the opposition with three timely strikes in Lucknow. Kuldeep, who has added more speed to his craft, seems to be at the peak of his powers and it could be difficult for Titans batters to face him, especially against his googlies.
IPL Live Score - DC under pressure
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have struggled to assemble their playing eleven due to form and fitness issues. After four losses in five games, they got a much needed boost with the win against Lucknow Super Giants but they still have a lot to sort out if they are to push themselves for a place in the play-offs.
Points Table
IPL Live Score - Team's glue Rashid
Star spinner Rashid Khan has been at his frugal best but would like to have more wickets in his kitty. His cameo in the last game helped Titans seal a thrilling win and the team would also be expecting more out of him with the bat.
IPL Live Score - Pacers need to improve!
The absence of Mohammad Shami has hurt them but they must best use the available resources. Umesh Yadav has taken seven wickets but has leaked more than 10 runs per over. His new ball partner Spencer Johnson and the seasoned Mohit Sharma too can improve on their economy rate.
IPL Live Score - Time now to turn things around
A last ball win over table leaders Rajasthan Royals on April 10 was just the kind of result the Titans needed to infuse fresh live to their campaign. They have only managed only two wins from their first six games but with another eight matches remaining, the Shubman Gill-led team has enough time to turn things around.
IPL Live Score - Jittery Titans
Gujrat Titans will be striving for much needed consistency when they take on Delhi Capitals at home. Unlike the past two editions, the Titans have not been able to play like a well-oiled machine though they still have time to fix the flaws.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Match 32 of the the Indian Premier League between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals.
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