Monday, May 5, 2025

DC predicted taking part in XI vs SRH: Nair dropped, Rizvi in?

DC might decide to make a number of modifications to their taking part in XI in a must-win encounter towards SRH

Delhi Capitals will be itching to bounce back to winning ways after losing two back-to-back games. Axar Patel and co. started off IPL 2025 on a good note but seem to have lost the momentum in the recent past. With a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs hanging in balance, DC will be desperate to take a win as they come up against a struggling SRH.

DC predicted playing XI vs SRH

Position Player Role
1. Faf du Plessis Batter
2. Abhishek Porel Batter
3. KL Rahul (WK) Batter
4. Axar Patel (C) Batter
5. Tristan Stubbs Batter
6. Ashutosh Sharma Batter
7. Vipraj Nigam All-rounder
8. Sameer Rizvi Batter
9. Mitchell Starc Bowler
10. Kuldeep Yadav Bowler
11. Mohit Sharma Bowler
Impact player: Mukesh Kumar

Nair out

Karun has failed to impress ever since his debut outing for DC where he registered a 89-run knock. Since then, Since then, he has only managed to score 65 runs in 5 innings, which includes one duck. DC might be tempted to drop Nair in what is a must-win game for the side against SRH.

The side could opt to bring back Sameer Rizvi into the side to strengthen their middle-order. Rahul could potentially be promoted to number 3 while skipper Axar could bat at number 4. Stubbs, Ashutosh and Vipraj could play the role of finishers for the side.

Natarajan to finally get a game?

The Tamil Nadu pacer has warmed the bench so far in IPL 2025. He was bagged by DC for a whooping Rs 10.75 crore. With Mukesh Kumar being too expensive in this season, DC might be tempted to give Natarajan a chance.

Starc and Mohit will be the other pacers. Meanwhile, Kuldeep, Axar and Vipraj could comprise of the spin unit.

DC squad for IPL 2025


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