Both Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings had got off to a winning start in the respective opening match of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League. Delhi Capitals had ticked the right boxes against three-times champions Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, defending champions Chennai Super Kings had also won the opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sportzwiki takes a look at Delhi Capitals’ Predicted Playing XI.
Consequently, both teams will like to continue their good show in the tourney. Rishabh Pant had shined with the bat whereas Harbhajan Singh had most of his experience to scalp three wickets against RCB.
Here is the Delhi Capitals squad:
Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Jayant Yadav, Manjot Kalra, Colin Munro, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Lamichhane, Trent Boult, Shikhar Dhawan, Hanuma Vihari, Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel, Ankush Bains, Nathu Singh, Colin Ingram, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul.
Here is the look at Delhi Capitals’ Predicted Playing XI:
Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw could only score seven runs in the first match of the season. There is a lot of talent in Shaw and he would like to prove his mettle.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan had sputtered to 43 runs in the opening match for Delhi Capitals. Dhawan will like to increase his strike rate as he struggles in the initial stages.
Shreyas Iyer
The Delhi Capitals skipper had impressed as a leader in the first match of the season. The right-hander was unfortunate as Kieron Pollard had taken a fine catch to dismiss him.
Colin Ingram
The South African southpaw batsman had impressed in his maiden match for the Delhi Capitals. In fact, Ingram had injected a much-needed momentum in the Delhi’s innings.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant had changed the match on its head against Mumbai Indians. The combative southpaw had blasted a quickfire knock 78 runs from only 27 balls.
Keemo Paul
Keemo Paul had impressed with his slower balls in the first match against Mumbai Indians. Thus, the Windies all-rounder will like to keep his good work going.
Amit Mishra
The experienced campaigner Amit Mishra can replace Axar Patel who was on the expensive side as he had leaked 42 runs in three overs. Mishra has been a fine performer in the IPL.
Delhi Capitals will look to continue good form.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia had scored nine runs from four balls and had also walloped four catches in the outfield. In fact, the leg-spinner had also taken one wicket.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada had bowled with fire in the first match. Rabada is one of the best in the business and he would like to deliver the goods for Delhi.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult had scalped one wicket. However, the Kiwi’s fast bowler was on the expensive side. Consequently, Boult will like to make a solid comeback.
Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma made an impressive comeback into the IPL. In fact, the lanky fast bowler went on to take two crucial wickets of Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock.
Ratings:
Batsmen ratings: 7/10
The Delhi Capitals has a young batting group which has a lot of promise. The way Colin Ingram and Rishabh Pant had batted – was the big positive for the Shreyas Iyer-led side.
Bowler’s rating: 8/10
Delhi has a serious fast bowling unit as Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada brings sharp pace to the table. Furthermore, there is the experience of Ishant Sharma. Moreover, Amit Mishra has all the experience of delivering the goods in the IPL.