3 Opening Combos For DC If Management Drops Jake Fraser-McGurk From The Playing XI

JFM - (Source : @Johns/X.com)

In the ongoing IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk Stadium, the visitors won the toss and opted to bat first.

The decision turned out to be a disaster for Delhi Capitals as Jake Fraser-McGurk returned to the pavilion for a five-ball duck. Notably, JFM is struggling for runs and is looking like a pale shadow of his IPL 2024 version. 

So far, JFM scored a duck in this match, amassed just a solitary run against LSG and struggled for runs against SRH, where he amassed 38 (32). Meanwhile, the fans are questioning JFM's place in the team, and let's look at three possible opening combinations for DC in case the Capitals management decides to drop McGurk from the playing XI. 

DC's Three Opening Combos In Case JFM Gets Benched

1. KL Rahul - Faf Du Plessis

Unfortunately for DC, Faf Du Plessis missed out from CSK match because of a niggle. Meanwhile, he will return to the playing XI from the next match and the DC management can pair him up with KL Rahul, who has great stats batting up the order.

While eyeryone is well versed with Faf's numbers at the top, let's look at how KL Rahul has done while opening the innings in IPL. 

2. KL Rahul - Abishek Porel

Besides KL Rahul, DC can also look and try at a new opening pair. Notably, Abishek Porel too can be played as an opener as he did don the role in IPL 2024.  Let's look at Porel's stats as opener in IPL. 

3. Abishek Porel - Faf Du Plessis

Another combination that Delhi Capitals can look to have is to open with Abishek Porel and Faf du Plessis. Notably, the two explosive batters at the start can get the start that DC want and set the perfect platform for their side. 

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