IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Delhi Capitals to Win GT vs DC Match No. 44

IPL 2023: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League has seen some close games and tough matches in the first half. But one team that has gone horribly wrong is David Warner and his men. Delhi Capitals found it hard to get going and lost their first five games on the trot. Though they won their next two games, which gave a ray of hope. But then again, DC lost their last game to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

As a result, they are sitting at the bottom of the table with just two wins out of eight. And to make it even tougher, Delhi will face the defending champion Gujarat Titans on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Delhi came very close to winning the last game and had some positives from that match, which might boost their confidence to face GT. Here, we will talk about three DC players to win GT vs DC Match No. 44.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Delhi Capitals in GT vs DC Match No. 44

3. Axar Patel

The Indian all-rounder has been doing well in the last 6–7 months in every opportunity he is getting at every level. In the IPL 2023 as well, he is the one who has performed consistently for DC. Axar Patel is the star performer in the DC lineup. He has scored 211 runs at an average and strike rate of 35.17 and 142.57.

Delhi has yet to use his full ability and needs to promote him up the order. He can be the game-changer at the top of the team. Axar has also picked up seven wickets, which is the joint-highest for the franchise. With his form, he can be a big hurdle for the defending champion because he can turn the game with his multi-skills in both departments of the game.

2. David Warner

The DC skipper has been the most prolific scorer in the Indian Premier League. Though he has registered some low scores in the last few games, including a duck in the previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite all that, David Warner can be a big headache for GT. Warner also scored the most runs against GT in the last games both teams met in the IPL 2023.

The Southpaw has scored 306 runs in this competition at an average of 38.25 and a strike rate of 118.60. He has also smashed four half-centuries, with a best score of 65. All the stakes will be there in the match against GT because one more loss will virtually kick DC out of the table. Hence, we can expect a captain’s knock from Warner on Tuesday.

1. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh is a big-match player, and he almost won the last game for his team. Although DC suffered a 9-run loss against SRH, Marsh ended up winning the “Player of the Match” award. He was too good for the opposition that day. Firstly, Marsh took 4/27 with the ball in his hand. Then he followed it up with a smashing 63 off 39 in the chase as well.

Marsh will be the key player for Delhi if they want to compete because he is coming off a great game, which will surely give him confidence. And with Marsh in full flow, DC can beat any team in the competition. Thus, it will not be easy for the defending champion until Marsh is on the crease for the Delhi Capitals.