The excitement is brewing as Delhi Capitals prepare themselves to take on Rajasthan Royals in the ninth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Thursday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Both teams bring their unique strengths and strategies to the field, making it a thrilling encounter. 

With Rajasthan Royals securing a victory in their opening match against Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals facing a defeat against Punjab Kings, the stakes are high for both sides as they seek to lay down their mark early in the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals, under the captaincy of Sanju Samson, have started their campaign on a positive note with a convincing win in their first match. 

The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal (24), Sanju Samson (82), and Riyan Parag (43) provided firepower in batting in the first game, while the bowling department is also bolstered by the presence of big names Trent Boult, R Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma and Nandre Burger. Going into this game, Rajasthan Royals will be looking to maintain their form and clinch their consecutive victory in the tournament. 

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant , find themselves in a challenging situation after a disappointing start to the season. Amid the setback in their opening match, Delhi Capitals would look to make their way back into the tournament with the victory. The batting department boasts the likes of David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope and Rishabh Pant. They have a strong lineup, capable of decimating their opponent.

RR Probable XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult,  Nandre Burger

DC Probable XI: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (c&wk), Ricky Bhui, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje