IPL 2018, Match 2: Delhi Daredevils (DD) Predicted 11 to face Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)

Middle Order & Wicket-keeper

The wicketkeeper-batsman is widely believed to be a long-term replacement for MS Dhoni

Rishabh Pant(WK)

"My personal opinion is that if Pant plays in the top three, he'll give us maximum returns," said Gambhir after being appointed the captain of Delhi Daredevils. The skipper made it clear that Pant will be promoted up the order and will walk in at number three. The wicketkeeper-batsman is widely believed to be a long-term replacement for MS Dhoni and his performance this season in the IPL will have a big role to play in his career.

Shreyas Iyer

One of the three players retained by the Daredevils, Iyer is another youngster who has a bright future ahead of him. The swashbuckling Mumbai batsman will fit in the number four slot seamlessly and just like his teammate Pant, the 2018 IPL might just be the turning point in Iyer's budding career.

Glenn Maxwell

Bought by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 9 crore, Glenn Maxwell will probably be their most important player. If the Australian decides to let loose, there's not much the opposition can do. Maxwell would love to get the better of his former franchise KXIP, who decided against retaining him prior to the auction.

Note: Maxwell is set to miss the first encounter and either Daniel Christian or Jason Roy will be drafted in for him. The Australian all-rounder is expected to be a part of the DD starting XI for rest of their matches.