Warner To Open With Shaw, Pant At No.4; DC's Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match Vs PBKS

DC's Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match vs PBKS (X.com)DC's Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match vs PBKS (X.com)

In a high-profile IPL clash of two northern cities, Delhi Capitals will take on Punjab Kings for their respective inaugural game of the brand new IPL 2024 season. The day game of the Super Saturday game will commence at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.

As far as Delhi Capitals is concerned, they have their skipper Rishabh Pant back after an extended 15 months absence due to a near fatal car accident. Notably, Pant has been cleared to keep the wickets which is a massive boost to DC.

While DC has a strong squad, the loss of Harry Brook and Lungi Ngidi will hurt their balance. 

For starters, David Warner and Prithvi Shaw are confirmed openers. The duo has caused significant destruction at the top in the past, and Pant will likely back this explosive pair.

Furthermore, Mitchell Marsh and captain Pant himself will take over the charge in middle order. Pant is returning to competitive cricket after a long layoff. Thus, it's crucial the skipper walks up the order to gain enough game time.

However, after Pant, DC will have to rely on all-rounders. Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav can bat and finish the game likewise.

With the ball, Delhi Capitals will bank on Anrich Nortje and Kuldeep Yadav as frontline wicket-taking bowlers. Mukesh Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed can embrace supporting rules.

Additionally, DC has the option to call in either Ishan Sharma or Pravin Dubey as impact player subs. Ishant is a veteran and can come in handy in case any pacers are having a rough day. Dubey is equally effective, given the conditions suit his bowling style.

DC's Probable Playing XI Vs PBKS

David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact substitutes:  Ishant Sharma, Abhishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Sumit Kumar, Pravin Dubey.