The Delhi Capitals will play Rajasthan Royals in the final IPL league-phase match for both teams at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday.
The Delhi Capitals have already qualified for the play-offs, but a win would boost their chances of finishing in the top two. Rajasthan Royals are at the sixth position of the points table and their chances of qualification hinge on a victory in this match, coupled with both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders losing their respective games.
Ajinkya Rahane returns as captain for the Rajasthan Royals as Steve Smith has returned to Australia for World Cup preparations. The Royals had a mini 'revival' under Smith's captaincy, winning three of their four matches.
Delhi Capitals will be handicapped by the absence of South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada, who has been ruled out of the IPL due to a back injury.
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In their previous match in the current IPL season, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by six wickets, achieving a target of 192. Ajinkya Rahane's 105 was overshadowed by Rishabh Pant's 36-ball 78 in that game.
The Delhi Capitals-Rajasthan Royals match at the Feroz Shah Kotla starts at 4pm on Saturday.