IPL 2018: 30th Match, CSK vs DD - Delhi Daredevils Predicted XI

Updated - 30 Apr 2018, 02:44 PM

Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings
Shreyas Iyer. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI

Delhi Daredevils (DD) will take on the juggernauts of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 30th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2018). The Delhi franchise is at the bottom of the points table and they will lock horns with the second-placed team of the eleventh edition.

Daredevils won two matches out of the seven they have played. However, they received a major boost after triumphing over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the last match by 55 runs.

Their rookie skipper Shreyas Iyer announced himself at the big stage and played a captain’s knock of 93 off just 40 balls.

On the other hand, Super Kings is coming into the match after a bit of a lapse against reigning champions Mumbai Indians (MI). But as Mahendra Singh Dhoni mentioned that these losses are also crucial as it tells them the areas where they need to work on.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of the Delhi Daredevils:

Prithvi Shaw:

Shaw
Shaw. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI.

Prithvi Shaw has proved that why he is a popular young sensation who is coming out of the ranks.

The youngster has provided a good start in the last couple matches to the Delhi team.

Read: IPL 2018: Gautam Gambhir Shreyas Iyer Asked Me To Enjoy Myself: Prithvi Shaw

Colin Munro: 

Munro
Munro. Photo by: Rahul Gulati/ SPORTZPICS for BCCI

Colin Munro provided a good platform for his team in the last match.

The Kiwi pugnacious southpaw scored 33 off just 18 balls against KKR. He would be aiming to give an extended start to his team.

Gautam Gambhir:

Gautam
Gambhir. Photo by: Deepak Malik / IPL/ SPORTZPICS

Owing to the courageous call, Gautam Gambhir had dropped himself from the previous match.

The veteran southpaw can come at one down for the Delhi team. The former skipper can be instrumental in building the innings and holding one end up.

Shreyas Iyer:

Iyer
Iyer. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI

Also read: IPL 2018: Shreyas Iyer Reveals his Game Plan to Colin Munro

Shreyas Iyer smashed his captaincy nerves with a brilliant 93 against KKR.

The right-hander can take a lot of confidence under his belt if he is able to ride Delhi’s ship out of the thunderstorm they find themselves in.

Rishabh Pant:

Pant
Pant. Photo by: Deepak Malik / IPL/ SPORTZPICS

The wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was dismissed in the last match without troubling the scorers. However, the combative southpaw has scored 227 runs in the season thus far.

Glenn Maxwell:

Maxwell
Maxwell. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI

Glenn Maxwell played a nice cameo of 27 off just 18 balls in the last match.

Furthermore, the Australian all-rounder also chipped in with two wickets.

Rahul Tewatia:

Rahul Tewatia has impressed as a leg-spinner for the Delhi side. He has scalped six wickets in the seven matches thus far in the season.

Liam Plunkett

Liam Plunkett had a dream debut in the IPL. The England fast bowler backed his maiden performance with an economical spell as he conceded only 24 in his quota of four overs against KKR.

Amit Mishra:

Amit Mishra had a fine last match as he scalped two wickets and gave away just 23 runs in his allotted four overs.

The leg-spinner has all the experience of bowling in the IPL.

Avesh Khan:

Khan
A. Khan. Photo by: Deepak Malik /SPORTZPICS for BCCI

Avesh Khan has impressed with his brisk pace as well as bounce.

The fast bowler took two wickets and conceded only 29 runs in the last match.

Trent Boult:

Trent Boult took a bit of beating in the last match. However, Kiwi fast bowler has been the pick of the Delhi’s bowling battery as he has scalped 11 wickets.

So far, Boult has played a pivotal role for Delhi Daredevils in the bowling department.

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