KL Rahul To Continue At 4? Ashutosh In? DC's Probable XI vs CSK

Soumyajit Dutta

Ashutosh Sharma and KL Rahul [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]Ashutosh Sharma and KL Rahul [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]

The IPL rivalries are all up and on as 16 games have been played already! It's time for the next battle at Chepauk as Gaikwad & Co. aims to salvage their position on the points table. Delhi, who are going to face the Yellow army meanwhile are in a better position sitting at the second position.

While DC apparently seems to be confident with their lineup. There are still a few questions to be answered and a few tweaks that could amplify their winning chances against Chennai.

DC's Playing XI In Last Match vs SRH

Here's a look at DC's playing XI for the last encounter against SRH where they managed to win the game.

Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar.

Expected Changes In DC's Playing XI

Given their recent form and player positions, DC is unlikely to make any changes in the top of their batting order. Their middle order is also settled with cracking performances from the batters. 

The bowlers too are doing good and can stand out to perform well at Chepauk. Starc, Mohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are set to perform well with their ravishing latest form. 

Should Karun Nair Come In?

Karun Nair has been secured by Delhi for INR 50 lakh and he hasn't appeared for a single match as of yet. Nair who has been an absolute monster in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy could be a good option but with already a star-studded lineup and set players, Nair's chances of finding a place in the Playing XI against DC are narrow.

Ashutosh Sharma To Find A Spot?

Notably, Ashutosh Sharma as an impact player won't hurt anybody. Sharma's heroics led DC to an almost impossible win against LSG and if DC chases at Chepauk, the young blood can fire to close in on mammoth chases with his firepower.

DC's Probable XI vs CSK

Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Players - T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera