Top players to playing 11: Know about Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2020
Delhi Capitals has one of the best assortments of India internationals comprising Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan. Check DC playing 11, squad and full schedule here
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Ashwin is someone who can possibly guide the bowlers standing at mid-on or mid-off and in pressure situations, can be the sounding board that a young captain like Iyer would want by his side. Photo: PTI
Delhi Capitals would look to build upon its last season performance and coach Ricky Ponting would not expect anything less than qualification for playoffs in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). Last season, DC led by Shreyas Iyer finished third in the league.
With the inclusion of big Indian cricketers – R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane – and the likes of West Indian power hitter Shimron Hetmyer in the squad, Ponting has to do a lot of thinking before picking the best playing 11. In fact, Delhi Capitals is the only side in this season who won’t be that much bothered by slow and sticky UAE wickets.
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The Delhi based franchise has three quality spinner in its squad who can spin the web around any opposition.
Delhi Capitals batsmen
Delhi Capitals leadership group would have to figure out whether Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin and Ishant Sharma could fit into the same playing XI in IPL 2020 or not, given all of them are not a regular in India limited over side.
Meanwhile, Capitals has one of the best assortments of India internationals across formats comprising Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, apart from the three veterans. A good headache for Ponting, who could chip and change its playing 11 depending upon opposition and wickets.
Delhi Capitals bowling department
On paper, Delhi Capitals bowling lineup also looks astonishing as it has the likes of South African spearhead Kasigo Rabada and IPL's second highest wicket-taker Amit Mishra (157 scalps), along with Axar Patel, whose only fault is that he is playing in Ravindra Jadeja's era, and Mohit Sharma, who was the surprise package during the 2015 ODI World Cup.
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Delhi Capitals’ key player:
For all practical reasons, Ashwin looks a sure-shot starter in the playing 11 against Kings XI Punjab on September 20, as Iyer will then have an option to use his crafty senior off-spinner in the powerplay against a certain Chris Gayle.
Ashwin is also someone who can possibly guide the bowlers standing at mid-on or mid-off and in pressure situations, can be the sounding board that a young captain like Iyer would want by his side.
Business Standard took a look at the DC squad and picked top five players who can become game-changers:
With the inclusion of big Indian cricketers – R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane – and the likes of West Indian power hitter Shimron Hetmyer in the squad, Ponting has to do a lot of thinking before picking the best playing 11. In fact, Delhi Capitals is the only side in this season who won’t be that much bothered by slow and sticky UAE wickets.
Check 2020 IPL latest news and live score updates here
The Delhi based franchise has three quality spinner in its squad who can spin the web around any opposition.
Delhi Capitals playing 11 prediction
DC tentative playing 11: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Kasigo Rabada, Ishant Sharma, Mohit Sharma.Delhi Capitals batsmen
Delhi Capitals leadership group would have to figure out whether Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin and Ishant Sharma could fit into the same playing XI in IPL 2020 or not, given all of them are not a regular in India limited over side.
Meanwhile, Capitals has one of the best assortments of India internationals across formats comprising Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, apart from the three veterans. A good headache for Ponting, who could chip and change its playing 11 depending upon opposition and wickets.
Delhi Capitals bowling department
On paper, Delhi Capitals bowling lineup also looks astonishing as it has the likes of South African spearhead Kasigo Rabada and IPL's second highest wicket-taker Amit Mishra (157 scalps), along with Axar Patel, whose only fault is that he is playing in Ravindra Jadeja's era, and Mohit Sharma, who was the surprise package during the 2015 ODI World Cup.
Check 2020 IPL full schedule here
Delhi Capitals’ key player:
For all practical reasons, Ashwin looks a sure-shot starter in the playing 11 against Kings XI Punjab on September 20, as Iyer will then have an option to use his crafty senior off-spinner in the powerplay against a certain Chris Gayle.
Ashwin is also someone who can possibly guide the bowlers standing at mid-on or mid-off and in pressure situations, can be the sounding board that a young captain like Iyer would want by his side.
Business Standard took a look at the DC squad and picked top five players who can become game-changers:
Overall, in 62 matches, Shreyas Iyer has scored 1,681 runs at an average of 30.56 and a strike rate of 126.96. File photo: PTI