SWOT Analysis of Delhi Capitals

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 Players injured/withdrawn: Harry Brook, Lungi Ngidi.