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Delhi Capitals Squad in IPL 2023
Delhi Capitals (DC) is one the most consistent team in last few years in IPL ever since they changed the name from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals ruled the point table from 2019-2021 and reached the playoffs,but in IPL 2022 they were just one win away from qualifying into the playoffs. It could have been their fourth straight playoffs had they won it. Delhi Capitals is among few teams yet to win the elusive IPL trophy.

Rishabh Pant will not be part of IPL 2023 due to the injuries he suffered during an accident, Delhi Capitals have announced David Warner as the new Captain for IPL 2023. Will the fortune of Delhi Capitals Changes this Year? Today will discuss about the Strengths and Weakness of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023,Threats, Opportunities,X Factor players of DC team in IPL 2023.

Delhi Capitals Strengths in IPL 2023

Prithvi Shaw and David Warner Batting Together
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The Biggest Strength of Delhi Capitals is their openers. DC have one of the most destructive opening pair in the form of Prithvi Shaw and Captain David Warner. Both player are best suited for this format as they can smash from ball 1.

This could be the blessing in disguise for Delhi Capitals as David Warner is appointed as new Captain of DC team. His Captaincy can prove to be one of the Strength of DC as David Warner have the experience of Leadership as he had lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to title win in IPL 2016. Earlier DC had inexperienced Captain in the form Shreyas Iyer and then Rishabh Pant and they failed take control in crunch situation in playoffs and costed them trophy.

Another important strength of DC is they have good set of allrounders in the form of Mitchell Marsh and Axar Patel. Mitchell Marsh can play at any position,he can be reliable no. 3 for DC as he is in good form in ongoing India vs Australia ODI series and will provide stability to Delhi Capitals batting unit in the absence of Rishabh Pant. Axar Patel also has been in form of life with bat and he is been appointed as the Vice Captain of Delhi Capitals and he also bowls 4 important overs. DC also very good crop of players which consists of Manish Pandey, Sarfaraz Khan and Yash Dhull.

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Delhi Capitals have good core of bowling unit which consists of Mustafizur, Khaleel Ahmed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Anrich Nortje,Lungi Ngidi ,Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.

Delhi Capitals Weakness in IPL 2023

Ever since Delhi Capitals let go off Shreyas Iyer ,they don't have experienced middle order batsman who can soak pressure. Delhi Capitals will definitely miss Rishabh Pant service as he is not available for this season and this will make DC middle order much more weaker which consists of Manish Pandey, inexperienced Sarfaraz Khan and Yash Dhull. Sarfaraz Khan number in red ball are exceptional, but he has to prove his worth in white ball.

Delhi Capitals have traded Shardul Thakur to KKR ,now they have lack of experienced Indian bowlers which consists of Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti. 

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Delhi Capitals will have headache of playing best overseas players as they have surplus and best overseas players in form of David Warner, Mitchell Marsh,Rovman Powell, Anrich Nortje, Rilee Rossouw,Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur. So DC management need to understand the team combination as soon as possible,as only 4 overseas players can be part of Playing XI. 

Threats 

Rishabh Pant walking using stickes after road accident
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The Biggest threat for Delhi Capitals is their Injured Captain. Rishabh Pant had suffered serious injury in road accident and he will not be available for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023,which will create instability in DC middle order.

Injury concern of Khaleel Ahmed is also Headache for DC as he not full recovered and he is only experienced Indian pacer in DC pace department. Another threat for DC can be David Warner form. David Warner is out of form for sometime now and if DC want to win that elusive title this year then his form will be very crucial.

Opportunities for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023

David Warner Batting during IPL Matches
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David Warner appointment as Delhi Capitals can be blessing in disguise as their team yet to win IPL title and this can be best chance for DC to win IPL trophy for the first time under David Warner Captaincy as he have experience of leading SRH team successfully to title victory.

Young Players such as Sarfaraz Khan,Yash Dhull will have great opportunities to showcase their Talent and cement their place in DC team in the absence of Rishabh Pant and eye an India selection .

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Prithvi Shaw has been out team India from last 2 years even after performing well in domestic. This will great chance for Prithvi Shaw to silence all this critics and fix his spot in Indian team as some of the senior players may not be part of the next T20 World Cup to played in West Indies and USA in 2024.

X Factors Players for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023.

Prithvi Shaw and Anrich Notrej are the two X Factor Players for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023. Prithvi Shaw had great Ranji Season scoring world records runs and he will be in great confidence to prove his worth. Prithvi Shaw is one of rare player in Indian circuit who can play with over 200+ strike rate in Power Play and gives flying starts to the team and this can be his breakthrough year .

Anrich Notrej is pace King,bowls at 150 kmph consistently and create hovac in opposition with his shear pace and his 2 overs in Powerplay will be crucial for Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals Squad for IPL 2023

David Warner (C), Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel (VC), Mitchell Marsh, Yash Dhull, Sarfaraz Khan, Anrich Nortje,Lungi Ngidi,Rovman Powell,Rilee Rossouw ,Manish Pandey, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav,Khaleel Ahmed, Phil Salt, Praveen Dubey, Mustafizur Rahman , Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vicky Ostwal, Chetan Sakariya, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma,Ripal Patel,Aman Hakim Khan.


FAQ about Gujarat Titans and IPL 2023

Who will be Captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023?

Delhi Capitals have announced David Warner as the new Captain for IPL 2023 as Rishabh Pant is not available due to the injuries he suffered during an unfortunate accident and Axar Patel will be the Vice Captain for DC.


Who is the owner of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023?

Delhi Capitals team is owned by JSW Group and GMR Group.


Who is the Coach of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023?

Ricky Ponting is the head Coach of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023.


When Delhi Capitals will be playing their first match in IPL 2023?

Delhi Capitals will face Lucknow Super Giants on 1st April 2023 in Atalji Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.


Where to watch IPL 2023 on TV?

You can watch IPL 2023 on Star Sports Network in India on TV.


Where and how to watch live stream of IPL 2023?

Fans can stream IPL 2023 on JioCinema app for free.


How many teams will be part of IPL 2023?

There will be 10 teams participating in IPL 2023 and they are:

Mumbai Indians,

Chennai Super Kings

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kolkata Knight Riders

Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings

Lucknow Super Giants

 Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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