IPL 2019: What should be Delhi Capitals' ideal playing XI

Middle Order - Colin Ingram, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant (w)

Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant

Colin Ingram was the Delhi Capitals' most expensive signing at the auction. The T20 veteran was bought for INR 6.4 Crore as the IPL teams finally realized his value after repeated snubs in previous auctions. He has an impeccably perfect T20 record and prefers batting at No. 3 and Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant can certainly bat one position lower to accommodate Ingram.

Colin Munro could be another good overseas option but his record in India isn't too good and he was poor last season. Though he's a top T20 player in other places, the Capitals will be sure to play someone who they have spent a lot of money on when compared to Munro.

Shreyas Iyer really flourished after Gautam Gambhir's relegation to the dressing room. Whether being handed the captaincy or taking responsibility was the difference, Iyer was in full flow towards the end of last season and will look to continue from where he left off.

Rishabh Pant was the best player for the Delhi side last season as he top scored with 684 runs in 14 matches with a great average of 52.61 and a blistering strike rate of 173.60. He was the 2nd highest run scorer in the tournament and scored the most boundaries in the tournament. He was good behind the stumps and will look to carry forward his destructive edge this year too. He completes the powerful batting quintet of the Delhi Capitals.

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