IPL 2024: So this is why Delhi Capitals will play two home matches of IPL in Vizag.
IPL is starting from 22nd March Delhi Capitals (Image Credit- Twitter X) The wait of the cricket fans who are eagerly waiting for the 17th season of IPL is now finally over. Let us tell you that the tournament is starting from March 22, while the first match will be played between the defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers at MA Chidambaram Stadium. So, it is worth noting that while most of the teams will play their home matches on home ground, the 2020 runner-up Delhi Capitals will have to play two of their home matches in Vizag. In Vizag, Delhi has to face Chennai Super Kings on March 31 and Kolkata Knight Riders on April 3. In such a situation, a question might be coming in your mind as to why this has happened. So let us answer your question- For this reason, Delhi Capitals will play two home matches in Vizag. Let us tell you that if Cricbuzz reports are to be believed, the main reason behind this is the second phase of the Women’s Premier League, which is going to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi between March 5 and March 17. The first phase of the Women’s Premier League will be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore from February 23, while the second phase will be held in Delhi. Due to 11 consecutive matches, including the eliminator and the final, due to wear and tear on the pitch, Delhi Capitals franchise has decided to play its two home matches in Visakhapatnam, Vizag. This decision has been taken after both the BCCI and the franchise have expressed uncertainty about the condition of the ground due to continuous matches on the pitch. However, after this, when the pitch recovers well, the Capitals will play their remaining 5 home matches in Delhi only. Also, let us tell you that BCCI has released the schedule only for the first 21 matches of IPL, and as soon as the tournament starts, the remaining schedule is also likely to be released. Delhi Capitals’ full schedule for IPL 2024 (till Match 21) 23 March vs Punjab Kings, Mohali 28 March vs Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur March 31 vs Chennai Super Kings, Vizag April 3 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Vizag 7 April vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai
WPL 2024: ‘A lot of hitting power with her arrival’ Meg Lanning made a big statement about Annabel Sutherland before the match against Mumbai
Delhi Capitals is going to face Mumbai Indians in the first match of WPL 2024. Annabel Sutherland and Meg Lanning (Image Credit- Twitter) The second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is going to start very soon. Let us tell you that the first match of the tournament will be played on 23 February between defending champion Mumbai Indians and runner-up Delhi Capitals. It is noteworthy that in the first season of the tournament, Delhi had first made it to the finals. However, he had to face defeat in the final match. On the other hand, now before the start of the upcoming tournament, team captain Meg Lanning has given a big statement about Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who joined the team for the first time. It is noteworthy that Sutherland was included in their team by Delhi Capitals by paying a huge amount of Rs 2 crore in the auction held on December 9 last year. Recently, Sutherland also scored the fastest double century in the history of women’s cricket for Australia in the only test match against South Africa. Delhi Capitals’ team has become much stronger with the arrival of Annabel Sutherland – Meg Lanning Let us tell you that before the second season of Women’s Premier League, Meg Lanning said on Geo Cinema about Annabel Sutherland – she is coming with the team in hot form. I have played a lot of cricket with him, him coming into the team is a great addition. She can perform with the ball and bat. She has matured a lot on and off the field in the last 12 months. His arrival in the team has added a lot of depth along with a lot of hitting power. Lanning further said- It would be good for me to perform for the team like last year. But my first choice would be for Delhi to win the tournament. For this, obviously I will need to score runs. Right now this is a plan. I have always enjoyed playing in India, but it is tough. But we also have some good bowlers.