RR Predicted XI against DC: Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI against Delhi Capitals - Major changes expected

Ajinkya Rahane & Co will be all about winning and sealing one of the top two spots in the points table. A top two finish allows teams the leeway of getting an extra chance to stay alive in the tournament

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to keep their hopes of reaching the IPL 2019 playoffs alive with a win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Ajinkya Rahane & Co will be all about winning and sealing one of the top two spots in the points table. A top two finish allows teams the leeway of getting an extra chance to stay alive in the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals player Liam Livingstone, center, lifts teammate Shreyas Gopal in air. (AP)

The last time the two teams met, while Gopal foxed Dhawan and Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane had scored a brilliant century. But Delhi rode on the back of Pant’s 36-ball 78 to register a six-wicket win.

The rain affected game against Royal Challengers Bangalore didn’t help their case as they had to share a point. But what has been done cannot be undone and they will look to move forward and stamp their authority over DC.

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RR are expected to stick with the opening pair of Ajinkya Rahane and Liam Livingstone with Sanju Samson coming in at No. 3. However, a couples of chances are expected in the middle order with Ashton Turner taking the place of Steve Smith and Manan Vohra replacing Mahipal Lomror in the playing XI.

Stuart Binny has also struggled to get going and in his place, Krishnappa Gowtham is expected to make a return.

RR Predicted XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson, Manan Vohra, Ashton Turner, Riyan Parag, Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Aaron, Oshane Thomas.