IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals have a good chance of winning this time, says Sunil Gavaskar

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals have a good chance of winning this time, says Sunil Gavaskar

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Sunil Gavaskar believes Delhi Capitals have a very good chance of winning their maiden title

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) have a very good chance of winning their maiden title ahead of the 2020 edition of the much-awaited league.

Delhi Capitals are the only franchise who have not made it to final. The team have made it to the semis/playoffs only four times since inception.

“Delhi Capitals have a very good chance of winning IPL this time. They have selected some very good T20 players. If their batting clicks in IPL 2020 then they can surely win this time. Their selection of overseas players is good,” Sunil Gavaskar told in an exclusive interview to Sports Tak.

“The kind of batting ability Delhi Capitals have this season is amazing. Even if only two players perform, DC can score big throughout the tournament. Prithvi Shaw can open for them and give DC a good start. DC skipper Shreyas Iyer can come at No.3 and play his shots. Rishabh Pant can finish matches for Delhi Capitals at No.4 or No.5 with his big-hitting skills,” Gavaskar added.

Delhi has got a lot of options in spin bowling: Gavaskar

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Sunil Gavaskar

Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals have added some power pack players to their existing strong batting line-up: Ajinkya Rahane, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey. They also have a strong spin department in the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Axar Patel and Sandeep Lamicchane.

“I will pick Shimron Hetmyer in Delhi’s playing XI. He would like to prove himself after a flop IPL 2019 for RCB. I don’t think Ajinkya Rahane will be able to make in the playing XI of Delhi Capitals. Marcus Stoinis can come at No.6, following him would be the West Indian all-rounder Keemo Paul,” said the veteran.

“DC’s spin department, comprising R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Sandeep Lamichhane and Amit Mishra is at par with CSK’s; any three of those four could play every single game.

“Delhi has got a lot of options in spin bowling. R Ashwin is experienced and he was leading KXIP last year. Shreyas Iyer will get a lot of help from Ashwin in taking decisions,” Gavaskar signed off.

Delhi Capitals will face Kings XI Punjab in their opening match on September 20 in Dubai, a day after the opener game between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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