RPS vs DC

Rising Pune Supergiants were introduced to the IPL during 2016 edition alongside Gujarat Lions to replace CSK and RR for the two seasons. In two seasons, the Supergiants were able to leave their mark in the competition, reaching the final in 2017. During these two seasons, RPS also developed a fierce rivalry with Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils). The two teams gave some fantastic moments to cherish to the IPL fans during the Supergiants’ stay in the competition.

RPS vs DC Head to Head

The two sides faced each other 4 times across two editions, and both sides won 2 games each. Both sides have an identical record at home and in away games. Both RPS and DC have won one match each at home and one game each at the away venue. In 2016, RPS asserted their dominance over DC by winning both matches and completing a double over the Delhi side. However, Delhi Capitals returned the favour by defeating RPS twice during 2017 and settled the score.

Last 4 Meetings

In RPS vs KKR 2016, KKR won both games against RPS and completed a season double over them. In KKR vs RPS 2017, KKR started with a win but RPS managed to pull back one game against the Kolkata-based franchise.

RPS vs DD 2017 meetings

In DD vs RPS at Delhi Capitals home Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the home side won the toss and decided to bat first. They didn’t have the expected start as DC lost two wickets inside first 13 deliveries including the prized wicket of Sanju Samson. From this point, the other opener, Karun Nair added 74 runs alongside Rishabh Pant (36 runs off deliveries) to control the things. After the departure of Pant, Marlon Samuels also contributed crucial 22 runs to the total. Karun Nair kept fighting from the other end and added some small partnerships alongside the lower-order. He added vital 22 runs alongside Amit Mishra before getting out at 64 runs off 45 deliveries. Owing to Nair’s efforts, Delhi Capitals managed a total of 168/8 in 20 overs. Jaydev Unadkat and Ben Stokes finished with 2 wickets each with the ball. Just like Delhi, the Supergiants also had a worst possible start to the chase. First, they lost Ajinkya Rahane on the very first ball of the innings, soon the other opener, Rahul Tripathi also departed leaving his side in trouble. Manoj Tiwary joined forces with Steve Smith to build a partnership, but as soon as things were getting better, Steve Smith got out in the 10th over after scoring 38 runs. Ben Stokes (33 runs) and Tiwary added 51 runs for the 4th wicket to bring RPS back into the match. However, after the departure of Ben Stokes, RPS lost wickets in bulk including the wicket of MS Dhoni. Despite the best efforts of Tiwary who scored 60 runs, RPS fell short seven runs of the total to finish at 161/7 in 20 overs. Pacers Zaheer Khan and Mohammad Shami finished with 2 wickets each to cap-off a good day at the office. Karun Nair was awarded the player of the match for his efforts with the willow.

The reverse fixture was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This time RPS won the toss, and they elected to bowl first. Jaydev Unadkat proved the decision with the wicket of Sunil Narine in the first over itself. KKR’s innings could not get going as they lost 4 wickets inside 10 overs. Manish Pandey (37 runs) and Colin de Grandhomme (36 runs) built a small but fruitful partnership to bring some momentum to KKR innings. Suryakumar Yadav (30 runs off 16 deliveries) provided finishing touches to take KKR to a total of 155/8. Both Jaydev Unadkat and Washington Sundar finished with 2 wickets each. Chasing the target, RPS lost Ajinkya Rahane early. However, Rahul Tripathi went on to score 93 runs off 52 runs to take the game away from KKR single-handed. Despite losing the wickets on a regular interval on the other end, RPS managed to overhaul the target with 4 wickets in hand and 4 balls to spare. Chris Woakes was the star with the ball as the English pacer finished with 3 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs. Rahul Tripathi was deservingly adjudged player of the match for his brilliant knock with the bat.

Top Batsmen for Rising Pune Supergiants Rahul Tripathi was the top-scorer for RPS against KKR with 131 runs under his belt. Ajinkya Rahane is the next in the list, who has scored 126 runs against the Kolkata-based franchise. He is followed next by Steve Smith with 91 runs and MS Dhoni with 59 runs against KKR for the Supergiants.

Top Batsmen for Delhi Capitals

Karun Nair was the top-scorer for Delhi Capitals against the Supergiants with 137 runs in 3 innings. He was closely followed by Sanju Samson with 134 runs in 4 innings against RPS. South African all-rounder Chris Morris was next in the list with 76 runs in 2 innings at a strike rate of over 262. Rishabh Pant occupied the 4th position among the top-scorers for DC against RPS with 73 runs in 4 innings.

Top Bowlers for Delhi Capitals

Legendary pacer Zaheer Khan was the top wicket-taking bowler for DC against RPS. The left-arm pacer clinched 5 wickets against the Pune-based franchise. He was closely followed by Amit Mishra with 4 wickets and then by the Australian Pacer Pat Cummins with 3 wickets for DC against RPS. Chris Morris also picked up 2 wickets for DC against the Supergiants. .