SWOT Analysis of Delhi Capitals

IPL 2024: SWOT Analysis of DC

With Captain Rishabh Pant's return, Delhi Capitals are hopeful for a strong showing in IPL 2024. Pant's near-fatal road accident in late 2022, ruled him out of action for more than a year.

Under David Warner's leadership last year, DC struggled, finishing ninth with a record of five wins and nine losses in IPL 2023. In 2020, they came closest to IPL glory but suffered heartbreak with a five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in the final.

DC STRENGTH

Pant's comeback strengthens Delhi Capitals' batting lineup in the IPL. With strong options like David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Jake Fraser-McGurk, Pant is expected to reclaim the number four position. On the bowling front, Delhi Capitals boasts a variety of options, including all-rounders like Marsh and Sumit Kumar, spinners Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav, enhancing the captain's strategic options.

DC WEAKNESS

The Delhi team faces concerns over the lack of quality all-rounders, with Marsh and Axar Patel being exceptions. There's a risk of over-reliance on them in IPL 2024. Additionally, Prithvi Shaw's inconsistent performances pose another challenge, as seen in IPL 2023 when he scored just 106 runs and was benched. Additionally, apart from Ishant Sharma, the pace-bowling unit heavily depends on foreign acquisitions. Khaleel Ahmed's left-arm pace adds diversity to the attack.

DC OPPORTUNITY

Although their pace department may seem somewhat fragile presently, Delhi Capitals possess numerous spin-bowling choices. Alongside left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, Delhi also boasts valuable all-round spin options in Axar Patel and Lalit Yadav. Conversely, Mukesh Kumar has the opportunity to solidify his standing as an emerging pace bowler.

DC THREAT

Pant, returning after more than a year, is recuperating from a prolonged injury sustained in a late 2022 accident. Monitoring his batting form and overall fitness is crucial, as rediscovering one's rhythm on the field post-injury can be challenging.

DC PREDICTED XI

Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Harry Brook, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dhull

DC SQUAD

Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara. Players injured/withdrawn: Harry Brook, Lungi Ngidi.