Matches are coming thick and fast in the 17th edition of IPL and game 40 will see Delhi Capitals (DC) square off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The Capitals had a bumpy ride in the tournament so far. Following a hat-trick of losses, they have pulled the socks and have gathered three wins in eight matches, thereby collecting six points. On the other hand, the Titans have done slightly better than their upcoming opposition, winning four out of eight games, and collecting eight points.
Ahead of this intense clash, let us quickly go through the Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Top Players IPL 2024. 
DC vs GT: Head-to-Head Stats
The two sides have fought against one another four times in IPL history. Each of them have won a couple of games so far with the Capitals gaining a sweet victory in their recent clash this season where the Titans were folded up for paltry 89.
DC vs GT: Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has two major types of pitches. The one where plenty of runs gets belted. And the other one is a slow rank turner where the batters face difficulty. It is predicted that the first one is going to be used as it was the case in Capitals’ last match. In that case, runs are expected to come aplenty and the bowlers are likely to have a tough time in the middle.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 0
Average first innings score: 266
Average second innings score: 199
Highest total: 266
Fantasy Bulletins from Pitch Report
- Include more batters in the team
- Include fast bowlers or seamers who can take the pace off.
- Pick most batters from the top four of each side.
DC vs GT: Fantasy Tips
Scenario: If DC bats first
The likes of Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Rishabh Pant and Tritan Stubbs could bear great value with the willow in hand. From the bowling perspective, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad could be a handy option.
Scenario: If GT bats first
Their openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are yet to find their footing consistently and this could be the perfect track for both batters. Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar could be valuable when it comes to Capitals’ bowling.
DC vs GT: Top Player Picks
Shubman Gill (GT): The captain of the side is their leading run-getter in IPL 2024 with the numbers reading 298 runs in eight innings at an average of 42.57. There have been a few games that have gone off the mark for Gill. But he is technically a firm batter and should score runs in this strip.
B Sai Sudharsan (GT): The No.3 of Titans is yet to score a fifty this season. But he has been scoring the thirties and forties consistently. However, Sudharsan has a hunger for big runs and Delhi strip could be the perfect paradise for him.
Rashid Khan (GT): The wrist spinner is yet to find his groove. Although Rashid has been economical with the ball in his last couple of matches, he is yet to take wickets aplenty. He can also add value with the bat lower down the order.
Prithvi Shaw (DC): The Mumbaikar has blown hot and cold with the bat. However, he has played some impactful knocks for the franchise and this pitch should be a perfect one for him to get a big hundred.
Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC): The 22-year-old has been one of the emerging players that has grabbed eyeballs. Fraser-McGurk came into the Capitals with a reputation to whack the balls. But to do with such grace and authority in his maiden season against few of the world’s best bowlers is a beauty in itself.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC): The left-arm wrist spinner has been monumental for the Capitals when it comes to taking wickets. In a match were SRH were firing all guns blazing, he ended up with a four-wicket haul and the major scalps.
DC vs GT: Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head Contests
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs
Batters: Prithvi Shaw, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Rashid Khan
Bowlers: R Sai Kishore, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan
DC vs GT: Fantasy Team for Mega Contests
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: David Warner, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, David Miller, Jake Fraser-McGurk
All-rounders: Rashid Khan
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma
Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk
Vice-captain: David Warner
DC vs GT: Winner Predictions
While the Capitals are yet to win a home fixture at their original den, the Titans could spoil their party this time around. GT will be up for revenge and should come all guns blazing to jam the top half of the league table.
