Winless Superstarz Take On New Delhi Tigers in Inaugural DPL Encounter
Provisional XIs for Monday’s contest at Arun Jaitley Stadium reflect the difficulty of defending totals on a chase-friendly surface.
Overview
- South Delhi Superstarz have yet to claim a victory in four DPL outings, suffering three defeats and one washout to occupy last place.
- New Delhi Tigers opened with a 40-run win over Outer Delhi Warriors but have since dropped three straight under captain Himmat Singh.
- Nine of 15 completed matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium have been won by teams chasing, reflecting the venue’s batsman-friendly nature.
- Provisional XIs for SDS include captain Ayush Badoni and wicketkeeper Tejasvi Dahiya, while NDT’s lineup is marshaled by Himmat Singh with in-form Shivam Gupta.
- Analysts predict the side batting second will prevail in Match 18 based on recent chase success at the ground.