IPL 2019, RR vs DC, Match 40: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum against rejuvenated Rajasthan

With both teams rejuvenated after their respective victories, it will be an interesting battle for one-upmanship comes Monday

After registering their 2^nd victory at home, a confident Delhi Capitals have arrived in Jaipur, hoping to keep the juggernaut rolling when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL match number 40 on Monday. Delhi have maintained a better record away from home in this tournament so far. However, they broke the jinx at Feroz Shah Kotla with a five-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab on Saturday. The same day, Rajasthan Royals won their match against a formidable Mumbai Indians as Steve Smith celebrated his return at the helm with a captain's innings. With both teams rejuvenated after their respective victories, it will be an interesting battle for one-upmanship comes Monday. However, Rajasthan would be a bit more desperate than Delhi as they are languishing at the second last position in the points table with just three wins from nine outings. Rajasthan would look to continue to capitalise on their home advantage under new captain Smith. But they would certainly miss their prolific opener Jos Buttler. With Smith back in form, having almost recovered from his elbow injury and the youngsters like Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag coming good with the bat, Rajasthan would fancy their chances. Delhi Capitals have a solid batting line up with a blend of experience and youth. Opener Shikhar Dhawan laid the foundation with a fluent 56 of 41 balls and skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed with an unbeaten 58 off 49 balls to win their last game. As far as bowling is concerned, Delhi Capitals heavily depend on Kagiso Rabada although they have variety in medium pacers Ishant Sharma, Sandeep Lamichhane and spinners Amit Mishra and Axar Patel. Another victory for Delhi will brighten their chances of making the play-offs and they would leave no stone unturned to achieve a win against the home side. Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Sanju Samson, Ben Stokes, Shubham Ranjane, Ashton Turner, Steve Smith, Stuart Binny, Shreyas Gopal, Sudhesan Midhun, Jaydev Unadkat, Ish Sodhi, Prashant Chopra, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Aryaman Birla, Riyan Parag, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jofra Archer, Krishnappa Gowtham, Liam Livingstone, Varun Aaron, Jos Buttler, Shashank Singh, Manan Vohra, Rahul Tripathi Delhi Capitals: Shreyas Iyer (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Colin Ingram, Keemo Paul, Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Hanuma Vihari, Ankush Bains, Chris Morris, Sherfane Rutherford, Jalaj Saxena, Sandeep Lamichhane, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nathu Singh, Bandaru Ayyappa, Colin Munro, Manjot Kalra.