IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Delhi Daredevils might fancy their chances

#2 Highly talented Indian batsmen

DD's middle order will be heavily reliant on the duo of Iyer and Pant

Looking back at IPL history, it is seen that the most successful teams have been the ones that have boasted of a strong Indian batting line up. DD has some of the most talented and prolific Indian batsmen and has its bases well covered in this department.

Skipper Gautam Gambhir is one of the most successful batsmen in IPL history. He holds the record for the most half-centuries and most boundaries in IPL and his contributions towards his ex-franchise KKR's twin victories are well recorded.

Local boy Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer were the only 2 Indian players to be retained by DD. These two have been in terrific form of late in domestic cricket that saw them earn their India caps recently. These two will form the fulcrum of the middle order who will navigate through the important middle overs.

Additionally, India's U-19 World Cup stars Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra are a part of the franchise this season. Manjot was the man of the series in the World Cup and skipper Shaw played an equally valiant role. These two youngsters will have a huge role to play. All-rounders Vijay Shankar and Gurkeerat Singh Mann are also handy with the bat.