The Delhi Capitals are among those IPL teams that have improved their performance over the past few years. In 2019, the Delhi franchise rebranded themselves to move ahead in the Indian premier league season. The best thing about Delhi capitals is that the idea of rebranding the IPL team brought a significant change in the performance of their 2019 IPL as they have finished the IPL on three positions and made it to the finale against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020, but unfortunately, they could not win the title.

That means this year could be beneficial for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021. The best thing about Delhi Capitals is that they already have a great squad along with an excellent back-up team available in every department. Moreover, one should know that they have a robust Indian top-order, which includes Shimron Hetmyer, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Sam Billings. The DC franchise also has a purple cap winner in the IPL lineup Kagiso Rabada. The Delhi Capitals have invested their money during the IPL auction 2021. Most people believe that they have the potential for winning this years’ Indian premier league.

Robust Fast-Paced Blowing Lining Up

There are only a few franchises that can assemble an incredibly talented fast-paced lineup like the Delhi Capitals team. As discussed above, Kagiso Rabada will govern the department for fast bowling in IPL 2021. Moreover, Rabada, along with his compatriot Anrich Nortje, outperformance during the matches that happened in the United Arab previous year. You might know that the Delhi Capital also had retained Chris Woakes, the cricket World Cup Champion of 2019.

Besides, expert Indian pacers like Ishant Sharma will assist overseas pacers in honing their skills on the field. You will be amazed to know that the overseas lineup of Delhi Capitals squad 2021 includes all-rounder fast-blower Tom Curran, who was playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian primer league.

Moreover, Tom Curran has incredible experience in T20 matches. Umesh Yadav has signed the contract with Delhi capitals in 1 crore during the IPL auction 2021. Also, Lukman Meriwala was among the top performers during the domestic circuit this year, while Avesh Khan and Marcus Stoinis can make it challenging for the batsmen of opposition at their pace. By now, you would be able to access the strength of the Delhi Capitals’ bowling lineup.

Lacks Back-Up Player For Wicket-Keeper

Rishabh Pant is considered one of the best wicket-keepers for the Delhi Capitals, but during last year’s Indian Premier League, pant missed several IPL matches. And in the absence of the Delhi Capitals captain, the management has decided to include Alex Carey to play in the first 11.

Moreover, substituting an Indian player with an international play can have a negative impact on the team balance. However, Sam Billings are allotted as a backup player for the Delhi Capitals in case Rishabh Pant is not available during the match, which means Sam Billings will be included in the first 11 players. And if Billings is playing in the early 11, that means one foreign player will lose his spot in the playing lineup.

The team balance will change a lot during the absence of Rishabh Pants. Thus, approving a contract with players like Avi Barot, KS Bharat, or Kedar Devdhar could be an excellent decision for the Delhi Capitals team. But unfortunately, Bharat has signed a contract with RCB, Devdhar and Barot went unsold during the recent IPL auction 2021. That means the absence of players can become a major weakness for the Delhi Capitals.

Showtime For Ajinkya Rahane And Prithvi Shaw

With intense competition among the Indian players during the t20 world cup tournaments set in 2021 and 2022. However, only two players below the ranking list compared to other batsmen are Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw. The performance of both players during the last Indian premier league was not so eventful.

Though, they were still able to embark on their presence by scoring enough runs during various IPL matches for the delhi capitals players. One should know that they have a robust lineup for beginning the game, but rahane and shaw could come up from the back-up list to the first lineup by delivering an impressive performance. Moreover, if they are able to bring something new to the table, the chances are that capitals will win the IPL title this year.

Lacks Experienced Spin Attackers

The team line up of Delhi Capitals IPL 2021 consists of two match-winners, Amit Mishra and Ravichandran Ashwin, in their top spinning lineup. However, one should know that both have undergone some serious injuries daily. Indeed, both players were unavailable during the last year Indian Premier League 2020 due to serious injuries. After Mishra and Ashwin were not able to perform due to the injury issues, Axar Patel was left to handle the whole department of spin on his shoulders.

Though Patel is performing well from his side, he also needs some assistance from the other end. Thus, Delhi Capitals owner has decided to relieve Sandeep Lamichhane, a Nepalese leg-spinner, from the team lineup. One should consider Siddharth and Pravin Dubey in the back-up squad, who had performed an unforgettable debut during the last season’s matches in the Gulf Nation. On the other side, Siddharth is almost there to receive his first ever IPL cap. Without an experienced back-up option to assist Amit Mishra and Ravichandran, Ashwin might affect the Delhi Capitals’ performance.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers!

  • Who Owns Delhi Capitals?

The Delhi-based franchise is jointly owned by the JSW group and the GMR Group. Both have an equal share in funding and running the Delhi Capitals.

  • How Many Times Did Delhi Win IPL?

Unfortunately, Delhi Capitals were not able to win the Indian Premier League to date, but in the last, they reached the finale. That means they are likely to win this IPL 2021.

  • Who Is Delhi Capitals Captain 2021?

Shreyas Lyer is the captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021.