Mon Feb 17 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore Set for High-Scoring Clash
**Vadodara, India –** Following thrilling opening victories, last year’s finalists, the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), are set to clash on Monday, February 17th, at 7:30 PM local time at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Both teams achieved record-breaking run chases in their first matches, despite facing significant challenges.
RCB, the defending champions, overcame Gujarat Giants in a record-breaking run chase. However, they’ve been hampered by injuries to key players like Sophie Molineux, Sophie Devine, and Shreyanka Patil, forcing significant squad adjustments. Their bowling attack remains a concern.
DC also faced adversity, with illnesses impacting key players Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen, who missed their opening match against Mumbai Indians. Despite this, they secured the highest ever successful run chase in their history. Their deep batting line-up proved crucial, suggesting their squad depth will be a major asset. The availability of Kapp and Jonassen for the RCB match remains uncertain.
While DC appear to have a stronger squad on paper, RCB possess the firepower for an upset, as their previous victory demonstrates. The match is anticipated to be a high-scoring affair, given the batting-friendly conditions and heavy dew expected. Both teams are likely to choose to chase after winning the toss.
**Probable XIs:**
**Royal Challengers Bangalore:** Smriti Mandhana(c), Danny Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Renuka Thakur.
**Delhi Capitals:** Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp/Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce(wk), Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani.
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