IPL 2020-Qualifier 1: Top three picks for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians

With registering an easy victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, Delhi Capitals finished second on the points table with 16 points. As they finished second on the points table behind Mumbai Indians, they face them in Qualifier 1 on Thursday at Dubai International Stadium. The team will look to make it to their first-ever finals in 13 years with a victory against the Rohit Sharma-led side.

Delhi Capitals have faltered thrice in their way to finals and have the perfect opportunity after they have found one of the most balanced sides in the Indian Premier League. The batting department is filled with one of the most consistent national team players whereas the bowling department is taken care of by the foreign recruits. The team will bank on the same lot for a victory on Thursday.

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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) November 5, 2020

Despite a comprehensive victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting have a lot of concerns. One of the most renowned youngsters and touted as the next Sachin Tendulkar, Prithvi Shaw has failed to live up to the hype after a tremendous start to the season. Though he was off the mark soon against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the player was done by good length delivery of Mohammad Siraj. The team has to find the solution for their opening conundrum.

Here are the top three picks for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians at Dubai International Stadium:

#1) Shikhar Dhawan

The southpaw was ridiculed and questioned at the start of the league because of his performances and sloppy fielding. However, two back to back centuries from the player changed the fortune for him. Shikhar Dhawan has not only hit the top form but also is a contender in the Orange Cap race.

In IPL 2020, Shikhar Dhawan has been in a fine nick and has 525 runs to his name. He has averaged 47.72 at a strike rate of 145.02 and will be one of the top three picks for his side on Thursday.

#2) Kagiso Rabada

The South African fast bowler is the difference-maker for the Delhi based outfit in IPL 2020. If Kagiso Rabada was absent from the team or the squad, it is definite that Delhi Capitals would have struggled to even contend for fourth place in the league. Such has been the performance of the 25-year-old.

In IPL 2020, Kagiso Rabada has bowled some impressive spells that have changed the nature of the game all of the sudden. In the ongoing edition, he has 25 wickets to his name and is leading the race to win the Purple Cap. Against the star-studded batting line-up of MI, Rabada will be one of the top three picks for Delhi Capitals.

#3) Anrich Nortje

If the opposition somehow manages to play Kagiso Rabada safely, they have to face one more hurdle in the form of Anrich Nortje. Though the headlines are grabbed by Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje has been as effective as his colleague on the matchdays.

In 13 games for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020, Nortje has picked up 19 wickets at an average of 21.10. The player has remained economical too with a great economy rate of under 8. He will be one of the top three picks for DC against a well-balanced MI.