IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals since the last few seasons has been one of the top teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, after qualifying for the playoffs for three successive years, they failed to achieve the feat in the last season as they ended 6th on the points table. They were poor with bat and ball in the last edition but would be hoping to make a strong comeback this time around. They will open their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on the 1st April. They would want to start the tournament on high and would be looking to clinch their first-ever title.
IPL 2023: Predicted Delhi Capitals Playing 11 for the tournament
IPL 2023: If we talk about their predicted playing XI, there’s no brainer that they have the most destructive opening duo in the league and they are likely to play them at the top. David Warner will be captain of the team this year in the absence of Rishabh Pant and it is expected that he will open the innings alongside Prithvi Shaw. The duo were staggering at the top last season and gave their team a rollicking start in almost every game.
Mitchell Marsh, who has been in the form of his life, is expected to bat at No.3 in the team this year. He was one of the best batters for the team last year and played a few fantastic knocks as well. Also him being in the form will be a great boost for DC.
DC’s new recruit Manish Pandey is likely to be slotted at No.4. The batter was part of SRH and played quality cricket with them before getting released ahead of the auction. Sarfaraz Khan is likely to don the keeping gloves and bat in the middle in the absence of Rishabh Pant. The batter didn’t get many opportunities last year but in the few games he played, he impressed many with his stroke play.
DC brought Rovman Powell ahead of the IPL 2022 auction. The all-rounder didn’t live up to the expectations but looked promising as well. His ability to chip in with the ball could be handy for the team and it is expected that he will play a huge role with Axar Patel, who will be the vice captain this around. The left-arm spinner also has been going through a purple patch and it is expected that he will step up for the team this time as well.
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Kuldeep Yadav made a staggering comeback last season. Since then he hasn’t looked back and is performing sensationally well for the team. He is likely to be the second spinner in the team alongside Patel. Whereas the likes of Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed and Chetan Sakariya are expected to be the three frontline pacers.
Here’s the Predicted Delhi Capitals Playing 11 for the tournament
David Warner (c)
Prithvi Shaw
Mitchell Marsh
Manish Pandey
Sarfaraz Khan (wk)
Rovman Powell
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Anrich Nortje
Khaleel Ahmed
Chetan Sakariya
IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 16
IPL 2023: Here’s the Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 16
Rishabh Pant (C), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Vicky Ostwal, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Lungi Ngidi, Khaleel Ahmed, Pravin Dubey, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Aman Khan, Phil Salt, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma.
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