Delhi Capitals is considered as one of the talented teams which can turn the table any day.
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When it comes to dominance in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, there are two teams – Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings who have dominated the league quite efficiently. However, Delhi Capitals too is considered as one of the talented teams which can turn the table any day.
They have played quite well to make it to the playoffs for the last three seasons. The 2020 finalists, however, couldn’t win yet. However, after the conclusion of the 2022 mega auction, they will be hopeful about their chances of breaking the jinx and winning their maiden IPL title as well. They have retained Rishabh Pant (Rs 16 crore), Axar Patel (Rs 9 crore), Prithvi Shaw (Rs 7.5 crore) and Anrich Nortje (Rs 6.5 crore) before the auction.
Alongside the retention players, they spent a massive Rs 10.75 crore for Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur. They also bought some overseas players like Mitchell Marsh (Rs 6.50 crore), David Warner (Rs 6.25 crore), Rovman Powell (Rs 2.8 crore) and Mustafizur Rahman (Rs 2 crore) as well. Moreover, the franchisee purchased some Indian players like Khaleel Ahmed (Rs 5.2 crore) Chetan Sakariya (Rs 4.2 crore) and Kuldeep Yadav (Rs 2 crore) amongst others as well.
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Delhi Capitals Retained Players: Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant, Anrich Nortje
Players Bought in IPL 2022 Mega Auction: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, KS Bharat, Mandeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Pravin Dubey, Lungi Ngidi, Tim Seifert, Vicky Ostwal
Delhi Capitals have a strong squad where they have the swashbuckling opener, Prithvi Shaw, in the squad. While he is responsible for quick scores, they will get their captain Rishabh Pant in the middle who can win matches single-handedly. Apart from this they have a strong bowling attack – be it pace or spin and they have the star all-rounder Shardul Thakur as well, who has been in sublime form as well. With their presence, there is a chance that Delhi might win the title this season as well.
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Delhi Capitals have one of the most destructive batting lineups with them. In Prithvi Shaw and David Warner, they have got their opening combo. Moreover, the left-right batting combination will also help them as well. Along with this, they are both aggressive players which will be helpful in the powerplay as well.
Apart from them, they have their skipper Rishabh Pant, who is known as one of the best big-hitters who can attack and win games single-handedly. Moreover, they have Mitchell Marsh, who has probably been the most consistent T20 batter in the world in recent times. He can bat up the order or finish the knock equally well too.
They have some quality spinners in their team earlier but this is a little weak in the department for the 2022 season. Having released R Ashwin and Amit Mishra, Delhi have lost out on the experience that is needed. Howveer, they have retained left-arm orthodox bowler Axar Patel, who has been in good form. Meanwhile, they will have the left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Although Yadav’s performance has been on a weaker side at the IPL in the recent past, he is likely to do well.
Every good T20 team has several options when it comes to all-rounders. The Delhi Capitals have done well in that part, having bought the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell and Lalit Yadav apart from Axar Patel as well. Marsh, who is considered mainly as a batter, can be handy with his medium-fast bowling like Powell.
Moreover, Axar Patel is a great spinner who has also shown glimpses of his batting skills as well. The left-handed batter can also play the second fiddle to a set batter and can also take the charge and also hit big shots. With these, it can be expected that Delhi will do well this season as well.
Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prithvi Shaw, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Lalit Yadav, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Woakes, Anrich Nortje, Steve Smith, Umesh Yadav, Ripal Patel, Lukman Hussain Meriwala, M Siddharth, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Pravin Dubey, Vishnu Vinod.
Delhi Capitals started their campaign off on a high note by smashing Chennai Super Kings in their opening game. But, they crashed down to earth with a loss against Rajasthan Royals. Delhi Capitals then hit back with three consecutive wins, including one in the Super Over against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They, however, lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by one run before the COVID-19 pandemic suspended the tournament. When it resumed in the UAE, Delhi Capitals won four straight games and ensured they topped the group.
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Once again, their familiar failings in the playoffs came to the fore when they lost the first qualifier to Chennai Super Kings. They were one ball away from reaching the final against Kolkata Knight Riders in the second Qualifier. But, a last ball six saw Kolkata Knight Riders end Delhi Capitals’ hopes of reaching a second straight final.
