TATA IPL 2022 DC v GT: Match Preview, Match Report

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans both started their campaign with a close victory.

Gujarat Titans started their campaign with massive positives in the side. Mohammed Shami produced a brilliant spell, while Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan bowled tight spells in the middle overs. Hardik Pandya also completed his quota of four overs without a hitch. The only thing that bothered Gujarat was Varun Aaron going for 45 runs in his four overs. The middle-order took the team to victory, stating the middle-order strength of Gujarat.

For Delhi Capitals, Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel put on a partnership of 75 runs in 30 balls, pulling off the win from Delhi, from a difficult situation. Kuldeep Yadav also took 3 wickets by giving just 18 runs and is back in form. With huge positives for both the teams, the second match of the day, will be an exciting contest.

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Pitch Report: The pitch at MCA stadium helps batsmen in the initial stage and also assists spinners as the game advances. MCA is a big ground with 80-85 meters of a boundary. Both sides will look forward to field first after winning the toss, as there would be more help for spinners in the second innings.