Tough challenge for Royals in Delhi
ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in Delhi
Match facts
Sunday, April 29, DelhiStart time 1600 (1030 GMT)
Big Picture
After an encouraging start to the tournament where they had four wins out of six, Rajasthan Royals have lost their last two matches and slipped to fifth position. Their next challenge is likely to be their toughest - facing Delhi Daredevils in Delhi - as the mid-table scramble heats up.Form guide
(most recent first)Rajasthan Royals: LLWWL
Players to watch
Mahela Jayawadene joined the party with an attractive 55 in the last game, leading the counter-attack in the face of some penetrative bowling by Lasith Malinga. Royals' bowling is slightly weaker, which could just be the invitation for Jayawardene to possibly match Sehwag.Stats and trivia
- Hodge with 4365 runs and Shah with 3835 are the second and third most prolific batsmen in Twenty20 cricket.
- Pietersen may be the joint leader for sixes - 19 in all - in this IPL but Sehwag can reach a century of sixes in Twenty20 cricket in this match. He is on 99.
- Shaun Tait is close to a landmark as well, but he hasn't been part of the playing XI for Royals this season. He is currently on 97 Twenty20 wickets.
- Daredevils have played the Royals twice at the Kotla. They have won both games.
Quotes
"It will be a healthy headache for the team management."Mahela Jayawardene is looking forward to David Warner's arrival
Rahul Dravid, after his side leaked 82 runs in the final five overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Devashish Fuloria is a sub-editor with ESPNcricinfo