IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Delhi Capitals to Win LSG vs DC Match No. 3

IPL 2023: The 16th edition of the world’s biggest franchise league is all set to start on March 31. Gujarat Titans will start the tournament with a game against the four-time champion Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. On the very next day, it will be a doubleheader. The evening game will see Delhi Capitals take on Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

DC had an unlucky season in 2022. They were on their way to qualifying for the playoffs and needed to win their last group match against MI. But they didn’t win it and finished fifth. Furthermore, the franchise also suffered a big blow when Rishabh Pant suffered a car accident and was ruled out of the picture for at least one year. Thus, David Warner will lead the team in the coming season. Here we will discuss three key players for Delhi that can turn the game in their favor against LSG in the third game.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Delhi Capitals in the LSG vs DC Match No. 3

3. Prithvi Shaw

DC has an explosive top order in the tournament. And one member of the destructive top order is Prithvi Shaw. The 23-year-old bats in one gear, which is just thrashing the opposition bowler. That makes him a difficult batter to bowl at. Shaw missed a few games in 2022 due to an injury. But he played 10 games in 2022.

He scored 283 runs at an average of 28.30 and a strike rate of 152.97. It’s his fearless approach that makes him an “X” factor. And with an experienced player like David Warner on the other end, it will surely help Shaw play long innings. He can single-handedly destroy the LSG bowling lineup in the first game; that’s what Lucknow also knows. Thus, his wicket will be crucial for both teams.

2. Mitchell Marsh

DC has some serious power hitters in their batting lineup. But power-hitting with consistency is a very rare skill. However, one DC batter who comes with such skill is Mitchell Marsh. The younger Marsh brother joined the DC camp in 2022 and made his impact right away. He played only eight games and scored 251 runs at an average of 31.37 and a strike rate of 132.80 with two half-centuries.

Marsh recently won “Player of the Series” in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against India. Thus, DC would like him to continue in his current form. And if he does so, LSG might end up on the receiving end. Marsh has got all the shots in his book and can take on any bowling attack. In the absence of Pant, he will be the key to DC’s middle order.

1. David Warner

The stats suggest that David Warner is a beast when it comes to the Indian Premier League. He is the third-highest run-getter in the all-time history of the IPL, and that too in fewer games as compared to the top two. Warner was also the top run scorer for DC in 2022. In 12 innings, he scored 432 runs at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 150.52.

He scores runs consistently at a higher pace, which makes him a valuable asset for the team. And with an added captaincy responsibility, Warner might be the biggest player for Delhi in the coming season. Warner has already led SRH to their maiden IPL title; DC would also hope for such a performance from him. LSG knows how dangerous Warner can be for them, thus, they would like to see him get out as soon as possible in their game.