Seven games in, seven games to go now. The Royals start their second leg of fixtures with a game against Delhi Capitals. The return fixture a few nights ago in Sharjah saw the Capitals record a comprehensive win against the men in pink. The game in Dubai will, however, see the two teams coming off of different results. The Capitals lost out to Mumbai Indians in a top of the table clash while the Royals registered an important win against the Sunrisers from Hyderabad. There is a lot on the line as RR enter the second phase of fixtures, with each result now carrying that bit of extra weight on it.

Venue Talk
RR are one win and one loss in two games at the Dubai International Stadium and have finally registered our first win outside of Sharjah in this year’s tournament. The pitches are getting slower which leaves an interesting battle in each match. The Royals will be feeling good having won chasing a tricky target and will have belief they can win batting or bowling first.