Delhi Capitals will face a challenging match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru without their skipper, Rishabh Pant, who is sidelined due to suspension. As they gear up to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore led by Virat Kohli, both teams are vying for a spot in the playoffs. With vice-captain Warner also nursing an injury, the responsibility of leading the team falls on star all-rounder Axar Patel.
Addressing the situation ahead of the match, Axar Patel expressed, “As you know, Rishabh was angry about being banned, bowlers are late but the captain gets punished. But he’s told us he’ll be with us..“
Why will Rishabh Pant miss the RCB vs DC game?
Rishabh Pant will miss the RCB vs DC game after a one-match ban imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following his team’s slow over-rate in a previous match against the Rajasthan Royals.
This marks the third instance of Pant being penalized for the same offence, leading to his suspension for one match. Despite an appeal by the 2020 runner-up, the ban was upheld. Additionally, Pant incurred a fine of 30% of his match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct during the clash against the Rajasthan Royals on May 7.
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Will DC make it to IPL 2024 playoffs with a win in RCB vs DC game
The outcome of this crucial clash will significantly impact the teams’ chances of progressing to the next round of the tournament. The Delhi Capitals’ recent win against the Rajasthan Royals has maintained them in contention for a playoff position. Although unlikely, Delhi’s prospects of finishing in the top four are higher than those of some of the clubs battling for the bottom spot. DC must win all of their last two games to have any hope of making the playoffs.
