Today we assess the Delhi team and try to find the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020. A franchise that has been part of the IPL since its inception but hasn’t still been able to make a mark in the tournament, Delhi Capitals would be looking to reassert their claim on the IPL throne. Their inconsistent and lackluster performances coupled with the fact that they have not been able to function as a group and having relied on individual brilliance have cost them, dear, on many occasions.
With Ricky Ponting at the helm of affairs, the team is surely the most well-balanced team on paper. However, whether they would in reality play as good as they promise would be left to see. Following is perhaps the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Best Playing XI For Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020
Openers
Prithvi Shaw
A raw talent from Mumbai, it was his run-scoring spree in domestic cricket that earned Prithvi an India team call up. His stroke-filled stint was cut short by injuries but the fact that he possessed enormous talent and was definitely gifted was evident from the way he dispatched the ball to the boundaries. It will be his flurry of offense at the top of the order and his tutelage under someone as great as Ricky Ponting that would be instrumental behind Delhi Capitals’ success.
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Shikhar Dhawan
Another out of favor opener, who it seems is well past his glory days. However, when Dhawan does come back to form, it would be extremely difficult to stop the flow of runs from his bat, something which we have witnessed numerous times in the past. Moreover, the experience he possesses is extremely valuable in this format. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Middle Order-
Shreyas Iyer
The talented right-hander has reinvented himself upon getting the mantle of captaincy. His batting talents were never questionable with the ability to shift gears at any point of time during the match. Moreover, it’s Iyer’s composure that stands out during a critical run chase. Captain of the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Rishabh Pant
A lot of potentials and an incredible amount of hype- the two things with which Rishabh Pant arrived at the scene. Although he has not done justice to the kind of talent that he possesses, moments of individual brilliance during the test series against England and Australia and the last two IPL campaigns goes to show how naturally gifted Pant actually is. But he needs to work on his presence of mind as a batsman and a keeper as well. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
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Shimron Hetmyer
Another explosive opener from the Caribbean Islands who can change the course of an entire match within a space of a few overs. Shimron Hetmyer is not only a brilliant timer of the cricket ball but has the ability to build a steady winning right from the scratch. He is being touted as one of the future stars of West Indies cricket. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Alex Carey
Well if there’s anyone who has had a pinch of resemblance to Adam Gilchrist, it’s Alex Carey. The explosive wicket-keeper batsman is equally adept at playing both paces and spin admirably. His performances in the One Day series against India was proof of how dangerous he can be in the final few overs of the game. And if Rishabh cannot be trusted with the gloves, Carey can definitely be. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
All Rounder-
Marcus Stoinis
Stoinis has made a name for himself across T20 competitions in Australia’s Big Bash for being a fierce striker of the cricket ball who can be adjusted to bat at any juncture of a match. Moreover, Marcus’s steady medium-pace bowling is at times very deceptive as he can bowl change-ups with very good accuracy.
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Bowlers-
Kagiso Rabada
The fast bowling sensation, there’s seldom been a more skillful bowler than Kagiso Rabada in recent memory. Every time he bowls, he instilled fear in the heart of the opposition batsmen with his sheer pace, swing, and uncomfortable bounce. Moreover, Rabada has the quality to extract pace from even the most docile of pitches. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Ravichandran Ashwin
The Ace off-spinner from India is someone who needs no introduction in the cricketing world. Someone who comes with a bag of tricks and tons of experience in the format, Ashwin’s inputs would be valuable and his camaraderie with Ricky Ponting, the head coach, and a hard taskmaster would be something to watch out for. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Ishant Sharma
The Indian veteran bowler will again get a chance to prove his worth for his home team, a state for which he has been playing for close to 20 years now. There’s no dearth of experience in Ishant’s kitty especially with the level of cricket he has been involved in for the past decade and a half. However, his work rate is something that will be crucial if Delhi is to succeed in this campaign. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
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Mohit Sharma
The man who made a name for himself in the bright yellow jersey of CSK, Mohit Sharma is expected to bowl those over the hand slower ones, a delivery which he specializes in and which helps him pick up chunks of wickets in the death overs. Fits well inside the best Playing XI for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
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