The Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off in the 67th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Saturday, May 20. The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DC are currently in fifth place on the points table with six wins from 13 matches. CSK, on the other hand, are in seventh place with five wins from 13 matches.
The match is expected to be a close contest, and it could be a historic day for one or more players. Here are three records that could be broken in today’s match:
#3. Ravindra Jadeja could complete 150 IPL wickets
Ravindra Jadeja is currently on 148 wickets in the IPL. If he takes two or more wickets against DC, he will become only the seventh spinner and second all-rounder after Dwayne Bravo to reach 150 wickets in the tournament.
Jadeja is a world-class bowler, and he has been in good form this season. He has taken 14 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 29.66 and an economy rate of 7.58.If Jadeja can take two or more wickets against DC, he will achieve a major milestone in his career.
#2. Rilee Rossouw could complete 8,000 T20 runs
Rilee Rossouw is currently on 7,984 runs in T20 cricket. If he scores 16 runs or more against DC, he will become the 30th player in the world to reach 8,000 runs in the format.
Rossouw is a powerful hitter, and he has been in good form this season. He has scored 262 runs in 10 matches at an average of 37.71 and a strike rate of 165.72. If Rossouw can score 16 runs or more against DC, he will achieve a major milestone in his career.
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#1. David Warner could become DC’s second-highest run-getter
David Warner is currently the fourth-highest run-getter for DC, with 2,318 runs. If he scores 65 or more runs against CSK, he will surpass Virender Sehwag (2,382 runs) and Shreyas Iyer (2,375 runs) to move into second place on the list. Rishabh Pant is the franchise’s all-time highest scorer with 2,838 runs.
Warner is a world-class batsman, and he has been in good form this season. He has scored 427 runs in 11 matches at an average of 38.81 and a strike rate of 144.32. If Warner can score 65 or more runs against CSK, he will achieve a major milestone in his career.
Conclusion
The match between DC and CSK is expected to be a close contest. If Ravindra Jadeja can take two or more wickets, Rilee Rossouw can score 16 runs or more, or David Warner can score 65 or more runs, they will all achieve major milestones in their careers.