Aakash Chopra Speaks on Delhi Capitals Batting Order Ahead of IPL 2023 Campaign

Delhi Capitals will begin their IPL 2023 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 01 in the absence of their leader Rishabh Pant. Former Indian batter Aakash Chopra pointed out that Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup is not stable and most of the batters will have to bat in positions that they’re not comfortable with.

Rishabh Pant suffered a horrific car accident in December last year and is still recovering from the injuries sustained during the accident. In Pant’s absence, the DC franchise will certainly face some issues in getting the right batting combination.

“David Warner is the new captain. If I try to see their batting order, it is slightly difficult – Prithvi Shaw and David Warner as openers. I am saying Mitchell Marsh at No. 3. Can Sarfaraz Khan fill Rishabh Pant’s spot or Manish Pandey at No. 4?” Aakash Chopra said on his show ‘AakashVani’ on JioCinema.

“Then Rilee Rossouw at No. 5. Then you will again see a gap. You can put Sarfaraz there at No. 6 and after that Axar Patel and then the four bowlers. I know what you are thinking – that much might is not seen. The batting order is looking slightly topsy-turvy to me, ” he further explained his point.

Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup for IPL 2023

Rishabh Pant’s absence has created a huge void in the Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup. They will heavily rely on their top 3 which include David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Mitchell Marsh. Sarfaraz Khan will be their key man in the middle order and can keep the wickets as well. Phil Salt and Rilee Rossouw are the overseas options for the middle order. Manish Pandey too can find a place at the number 4 position.

Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, and Axar Patel will provide strength to their middle order and their contribution will be vital if the top order fails to deliver. Axar Patel’s form in the past couple of months will certainly boost their morale.

While DC have a really strong top order, Sarfaraz Khan can actually be their trump card. Sarfaraz is going through a purple patch and is scoring runs in all three formats in the domestic circuit and will be looking to do the same for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023.