IPL 2021 Winner Prediction – Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals look intact in the fourteenth edition of the Indian Primer League which is underway in India amid surging cases of COVID-19. The Delhi side looks to seal the deal of an unfinished business, coming second in the previous outing of the tournament Delhi Capitals is off and running in pursuit of their Maiden title Trophy. It’s been a roller coaster ride for the men in blue since the inaugurating edition kicked off back in 2008, and having reached the tournament’s final only once, Delhi Capitals fans expect their side to lift the trophy in these unprecedented times. Delhi Capitals currently finds themselves at NO 2 spot at the points table and one may argue that the quality of cricket showcased by the side duly deserves this rank. In the following passages, we’ll unveil various strengths and weaknesses of the Delhi Capitals to measure their chances of crossing the line this time around.
Strengths:
Delhi capitals biggest strength lies in the man behind the wickets, The Management has handed over the team’s command in the hands of Rishabh Pant who currently is India’s first choice as a wicket-keeper batsman. Pant will act as the pivotal point for Delhi capitals as in the recent past he inspired Indian men side to miraculous victories with his scintillating batting efforts. To fill in the boots of former Indian captain MS Dhoni demands a lot of character and pant will certainly look to follow the footsteps of the erstwhile legend to take his side to similar heights. Pant has transformed into a match-winner over the years for his side with the fearless brand of cricket and his ability to absorb pressure and take the aerial route has earned him a status of a golden boy.

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The opening duo of the team comprises Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw who together form a combination of hard-hitting from one end while stability and rotation of strike on the other side. The Left-hand right-hand combination has already shown glimpses of their sheer class. The “Gabbar” Dhawan is an experienced campaigner who possesses all the shots in his arsenal and will continue to carry his phenomenal form from the limited over series against England into the tournament meanwhile Shaw’s ability to find gaps and manoeuvre the ball along the ground is sensational to watch. His 41 ball 82 runs including 6 fours’s in an over in the recent most outing single-handedly outdone KKR.
The fast bowling department of the team seems well covered as Kagiso Rabada will spearhead the pace attack, Rabada who earned “Purple Cap” with leading scalps last year in UAE will seek encore and dismantle opposition ranks along with his fellow countryman Anrich Nortje. The proteas duo has a point to prove after they faced criticism over their decision to leave their national duty midway to join hands in the team’s cause. The local boys Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Englishmen Tom Curran & Chris Woaks will also complement the South African speedsters.
The induction of various notable international players has bolstered the squad strength, most importantly they have brought in former Australian Captian and Rajasthan Royals superstar Steven Smith to aid the middle order, Moreover Tom Curran is purchased this season to assist in whichever department required. Sam Billings, Hetmyer are there to finish the innings on a high note.
Delhi Capitals might have failed to win trophies over the years but they are blessed to have the luxury of having someone in their dugout who defiantly masters the art of winning major tournaments, the World knows him by the name of Ricky Ponting aka “Punter”. The former Australian Skipper serves as Head Coach and will play a keen role in formulating and executing strategies for the men in blue.
Weaknesses
Delhi Capitals were struck with a mighty blow when their captain Shreyas Iyer was left out before the tournament even commenced, after sustaining a shoulder injury courtesy of a fielding effort against England in the first ODI, the medical staff advised him to undergo surgery and complete bed rest. The Delhi Paltan will certainly miss the services of their dynamic middle-order batsman as he played a vital role in the team’s journey last year, scoring 519 runs at an average of 34 in seventeen matches including a high score of 88 not out.
The spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin has pulled out of the tournament following the deteriorating health situation in the country saying that he needs to join hands with his family for a much greater cause. He hopes to return to the playing arena if things get back to normal but in the given circumstances and the quarantine rules of the tournament, it seems curtains for him for this season. Amit Mishra will replace Ashwin as the team’s leading spin bowler but he too like his counterpart is an injury-prone and you never know when he pulls out leaving the spin department vulnerable.
Another mighty challenge for team management in this edition will be to finalize the team selection because the maximum number of international players to be included in the final XI limits to only 4. It would be an uphill task for Punter n Co on how they utilize the services of Smith, Curran, Billing, Stonis and Hetmyer if local players fail to produce desirable results. Another like-for-like replacement issues may arouse if any key player gets injured in the process.
The domestic bowling pair Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav currently lack international white-ball experience moreover both the bowlers have gone for plenty for their ex franchises leading to their exclusion from their respective sides. To pave a way for genuine all-rounders like Marcus Stonis, Chris Woaks the indigenous guys need to find form and eradicate all the mistakes they made in previous editions.
The situation outside the bubble has started to impact the players inside as well. Several players from various teams have opted out of the tournament citing the medical environment and future apprehensions once the tournament is over. The BCCI has taken all the required precautionary measures to further strengthen the bio-secure bubble and players feel safe inside the covered environment but ominous clouds will continue to hover the cash-rich league. The Delhi Capitals team balance may disrupt if any decides to leave the team dugout due to rising Coronavirus cases and ban by most countries on flights from India.
IPL 2021 provides an opportunity to various players to prove their worth and secure their spot on the national side. The T20 World cups are due in India and Australia respectively and players will look to impress the selectors with their individual heroics. This practice at times pays off but mostly dent the overall aim of the side when they put personal performance ahead of team goals.
Delhi capitals will certainly look to go one step ahead from where they ended up last year when Mumbai Indians denied their Maiden Title. On paper, one may question extravagance in the hunt for perfect combination but no one dares to bat an eye when it comes to the way the team have flourished throughout this year’s IPL tournament. A couple of close encounters which went down to the wire including a super over and 1 run defeat depicts the team efforts putting up a fight till the last ball and not taking anything for granted. Overall, under the command and guidance of Risabh Pant and Rickey Ponting respectively looks well balanced and on way to glory.
The Best Possible XI
1. Shikhar Dhawan
2. Prithvi Shaw
3. Ajenkia Rehanye
4. Steve Smith
5. Rishabh Pant
6. Hetmeyer
7. Marcus Stonis/Chris Woaks
8. Axar Patel
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Ishant Sharma
11. Umesh Yadav/Amit Mishra/ Manimaran Siddharth/Avesh Khan

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