Published: Nov 02, 2020, 09:23 AM (IST)
Edited: Nov 02, 2020, 12:22 PM (IST)
With Delhi taking on Bangalore in a potential quarter-final to seal a playoff spot, the Capitals could make a massive change considering they have lost their last three games and could be in a spot of bother if they lose against the Virat Kohli-led side.
Apart from a couple of centuries by opener Shikhar Dhawan, the top-order has not fired and hence the Capitals could opt for a massive change. Given that young Prithvi Shaw has not been consistent throughout this season, the Capitals could opt for a more experienced Ajinkya Rahane for the big game against Bangalore.
Shaw was earlier dropped from the side following a string of low scores and on his return as well – he managed only 10 runs. Rahane too has not been in good form, despite the that the Capitals could pick him over Shaw purely on the basis of experience. If that happens, Rahane could be seen opening the batting with Dhawan.
Not just Delhi, Bangalore could also opt for a change. They could get Mohammad Siraj in for Umesh Yadav. All in all, it promises to be nothing short of a cracker at Abu Dhabi on Monday.
PLAYOFF SCENARIO
The side that wins finishes Top-Two, but the side that loses is not out of the race; they will then have to depend on favourable results of other matches.
Delhi Capitals
Ajinkya Rahane/Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Devdutt Padikkal, Josh Philippe, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers (WK), Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini and Umesh Yadav/Mohammed Siraj
