IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Delhi Capitals to Win DC vs PBKS Match No. 59

IPL 2023: After losing the last game against the Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium, the Delhi Capitals became the first team to be eliminated from the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League. David Warner and his men are at the bottom of the table with only 8 points and seven losses out of 11 games. But they can surely spoil the party for some other teams.

With nothing much left in the tournament for DC, the team can play freely. That is when the players can deliver some extraordinary performances. DC will now face the Punjab Kings in their next game on Saturday at home. It will be an evening game that will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi will look to end the season on a high note and win a couple of games. Here, we will talk about three Delhi players who can win in DC vs PBKS Match No. 59.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Delhi Capitals to Win DC vs PBKS Match No. 59

3. Phil Salt

The English star Phil Salt got his chance in the playing XI very late. But he has already played two match-winning innings this season. His brilliant inning against RCB helped DC chase down the 200-run score in just 16.3 overs. Salt is very aggressive at the top and can take the game away in a span of a few overs.

He will look to enjoy the remaining games, as there is not much left for Delhi this season. Thus, he can play more shots. Salt has scored 168 runs in six innings at an average of 28 and an impressive strike rate of 175 with two half-centuries. It is a do-or-die game for Punjab, and they will be under pressure. If Salt can play all six overs of the power play, the pressure will become immense.

2. Axar Patel

The Indian all-rounder has taken his team out of misery single-handedly in a few games this season. It wouldn’t be a wrong statement to say that Axar Patel is the biggest performer for DC in the IPL 2023. The all-rounder has done everything he can in both departments of the game. But because he didn’t get much support from others, Delhi has suffered badly.

Axar has scored 267 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 138.34. It is his best season in his 10-season IPL career. He has also taken 9 wickets at a brilliant economy rate of 6.81. You can’t ask much from a player who is just doing everything. Furthermore, he will be a big player for his team on Saturday and can become a big hurdle for PBKS throughout the game.

1. Mitchell Marsh

The 16th edition hasn’t gone as expected for superstar Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. He has failed to deliver with the bat, which is one of the reasons for DC’s struggles in 2023. But Marsh has done it with the ball in hand. The all-rounder has taken the most wickets for the team, playing three fewer games than other bowlers.

He has taken 12 wickets in eight games at an economy rate of 7.77 and has taken nine wickets in the last three games. It indicates he is in brilliant bowling form. But his last few games with the bat were also good. Marsh scored only six runs in the first five innings, and then he scored 169 runs in the last four innings. Overall, he has played well in the last few games, which will be the biggest confidence booster for DC.