Delhi Daredevils have managed to post a total of 154 runs at the loss of four wickets after 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals. The target is unfortunately not too much on this pitch despite Ben Rohrer's brilliant knock for Delhi. Virender Sehwag and David Warner failed today while Mahela Jayawardene was unable to convert his start for Delhi. Kedar Jadhav and Ben Rohrer put on an unbeaten 76-run stand for Delhi and took them past 150. But, the Daredevils will now have to bowl really well if they intend to rattle the explosive batting line-up of Rajasthan. David Warner: The explosive left-hander is capable of launching the ball back into the stands at will. He has scored 1,025 runs in 39 matches for Delhi Daredevils during his IPL career. The first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for a National team without playing first-class cricket, Warner also became the first cricketer to record centuries in back to back T20 matches.Unmukt Chand: The 20-year-old budding cricketer has proved his mettle in the past to confirm that he is ready to rumble with the big boys. The young right-hander had missed out making the Playing XI for Delhi amid experienced players. But, with Jesse Ryder and Kevin Pietersen ruled out of IPL, the youngster will have ample amount of opportunities to showcase his talent.Virender Sehwag: The 'Nawab of Najafgarh' is as explosive as they come in T20 cricket. The right-hander was the highest run-scorer, with 495 runs in 16 matches, for Delhi last season. The team would expect Viru to get back into form after he was relieved from the burden of captaincy last season.Players to watch out for from Rajasthan Royals:Ajinkya Rahane: The 24-year-old youngster has been a prolific opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals. The right-hander was the highest run-scorer for his team with 560 runs in 16 matches last season. He has also scored am unbeaten century in the shortest format of the game.James Faulkner: The Australian all-rounder is unknown in IPL but he is highly rated in Oz cricket circles. A left-arm medium pacer and a right-hand batsman, Faulkner has got the right mix for being a successful T20 player. He was Melbourne Stars' leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in eight matches in the Big Bash League's first season.Rahul Dravid: The Test legend reinvented his batting to suit the needs of Twenty20 last season. It was not always pleasing to watch him whack the ball with power, but it proved effective for Rajasthan Royals. With 462 runs, he finished as the second top scorer for the team. Guiding young talents like Ajinkya Rahane brought his leadership skills to the fore.
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