IPL 2024 – Match 9: RR vs DC Pitch Report of Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur with Stats and Records
Rajasthan Royals boast a formidable win percentage at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
The Rajasthan Royals will take on the Delhi Capitals in the 9th match of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur on March 28, starting at 7:30 pm IST. It’s the Royals’ second consecutive home game, while the Capitals are playing their second away match.
The Sawai Mansingh stadium has been a stronghold for the Royals over the years, especially against the Capitals, winning four out of six games at home. In their previous match against Lucknow SuperGiants, the Royals posted a massive 193/4, with Sanju Samson leading the charge with an unbeaten 92. They defended their total, restricting the Super Giants to 173/6, clinching victory by 20 runs.
On the flip side, the Capitals suffered a defeat in their opener against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. Despite setting a respectable target of 175, they couldn’t stop the Kings from chasing it down comfortably.
Rishabh Pant will mark his 100th IPL game for the Capitals as he leads the team in Jaipur. Additionally, the Capitals will benefit from the inclusion of Anrich Nortje, who is now available for selection.
In the previous match at the venue, the Royals scored 193 while the Super Giants managed 173 in response. Historically, out of 53 games played at the venue, 34 were won by the chasing team, and 19 by the team batting first.
However, the last match was won by the team batting first. The Sawai Mansingh stadium is known for high-scoring encounters. Bowlers like Ashwin and Chahal conceded runs in the previous game, indicating that experienced bowlers can still perform well at the venue.
Spinners had a significant impact in most matches during IPL 2023. Since this is a day game, spinners from the team bowling first could be valuable picks. Chasing might be easier under lights, so top-order batters from the team fielding first might be safer choices.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Ground Stats
- Matches Played: 53
- Matches won batting first: 19
- Matches won batting second: 34
- Average first innings total: 172
- Average second innings total: 142
- Highest total recorded: 217/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
RR’s Record at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Matches Played: 53
- Won: 34
- Lost: 19
- Winning percentage: 64%
DC’s Record at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Matches Played: 6
- Won: 2
- Lost: 4
- Won Batting First:0
- Won Chasing: 2
RR vs DC at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- DC and RR have faced off 27 times throughout the various IPL editions, with DC emerging victorious in 13 encounters and RR triumphing in 14 matches.
- Rishabh Pant holds the record for the highest number of runs scored against RR by any DC player, tallying up 357 runs. Meanwhile, Amit Mishra leads the wicket-taking charts with 20 dismissals, closely followed by Jaydev Unadkat.
- In their recent encounters, the Royals clinched victory in the last match between the two teams. However, it’s worth noting that the last time DC emerged victorious at Jaipur was back in 2019.
