IPL 2018: 36th Match: SRH vs DD: Delhi Daredevils Predicted XI

Delhi Daredevils (DD) will travel to the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) home ground for the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Shreyas Iyer led team has won only three matches out of the nine they have played. Thus, their road to the playoff stages is expected to be full of hurdles.

However, the Delhi-based franchise can still make it to the final four. They should make sure to win at least four out of the remaining five matches to keep breathing in the tournament.

Delhi franchise will begin their tough examination on Saturday evening as they will take on table topper Sunrisers.

On the other hand, Sunrisers played as a unit. The Orange Army has gone from strength to strength in the tournament. Their bowling battery is instrumental in their success even without the services of their pack leader Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

The young brigade has hunted with a good success rate without their premier predator in the lineup.

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

Prithvi Shaw:

Prithvi Shaw has proven his mettle to show what a fine talent he is. The right-handed opener has provided a good platform and there is a touch of class in his shot-making.

Jason Roy:

Jason Roy should make his way back into the playing XI for the Delhi side.

Colin Munro hasn’t able to make an impact at the top of the order and he should be replaced by the England batsman.

Shreyas Iyer:

Captaincy responsibility has added more confidence to Shreyas Iyer’s batting.

Iyer is leading from the front and had scored a fine fifty in the last match against Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Rishabh Pant:

Rishabh Pant has been the most consistent Delhi batsman thus far. The combative southpaw batter has scored 375 runs which currently makes him the second highest run-getter.

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Glenn Maxwell:

Glenn Maxwell hasn’t had the best of seasons thus far. The pugnacious all-rounder is expected to once get the backing of the team management.

Vijay Shankar:

Vijay Shankar had provided the finishing touches to the Delhi’s innings in the last match. The all-rounder has grown in confidence in the last couple of matches.

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Liam Plunkett:

Liam Plunkett has taken a beating in the last couple of matches after making a good start to his IPL campaign.

However, the England fast bowler will like to bounce back against SRH.

Amit Mishra:

Amit Mishra has added confidence in the spin bowling battery after making a comeback into playing XI.

Mishra is making good use of his experience in the IPL.

Shahbaz Nadeem: 

Shahbaz Nadeem has received a limited number of opportunities. The left-arm spinner is known to keep a tight grip on the proceedings.

Avesh Khan:

Avesh Khan was expensive in the last match against Rajasthan.

However, the fast bowler has impressed with his brisk pace and sharp bounce.

Trent Boult:

Trent Boult has continued his domination in the tournament. The Kiwi fast bowler is providing regular breakthroughs to his side.

Boult is currently the purple cap holder with 13 wickets under his belt for Delhi Daredevils.

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