IPL 2022: 3 Players From Delhi Capitals (DC) Who Can Win The Orange Cap

Over the last few years, Delhi Capitals have consistently dished out impressive performances in the Indian Premier League. They have reached the playoffs for the last three consecutive seasons and also played the final against MI in the 2020 edition of the IPL. Rishabh Pant led the side in the second leg of IPL 2021 and will continue to be the captain this year as well.

Delhi Capitals is one of the strongest teams in IPL. However, the franchise has never been able to lift the title. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, they would be keen to go all the way this time around. In this article, we have predicted three Delhi Capitals players who can win the orange cap in IPL 2022.

IPL 2022: 3 Players From Delhi Capitals (DC) Who Can Win The Orange Cap

1. Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw was one of the four players retained by the Delhi Capitals for the upcoming edition of the IPL. The franchise has put faith in his abilities and chose to retain him ahead of the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravichandran Ashwin, etc.

There is no denying that he is one of the most destructive hitters of the cricket ball. He is known to give destructive starts in the power play overs. However, Delhi Capitals can easily reach the playoffs if he finds consistency this year. Shaw had a phenomenal season last year as he scored 479 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of close to 160. Delhi Capitals would be hoping for him to have a similar season this year as well.

2. David Warner

Ahead of the 15^th edition of the IPL, David Warner would no longer be seen playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi Capitals have managed to buy his services at IPL 2022 Mega Auction. He is likely to open the innings with Prithvi Shaw for Delhi Capitals this year.

Warner is the highest run-scorer as an overseas cricketer in the Indian Premier League. He has been a prolific run-scorer in the tournament. It shouldn’t come as a surprise if he becomes the become the orange cap winner in IPL 2022.

3. Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals have trusted in Rishabh Pant’s abilities to lead the side in the upcoming edition of the IPL. He made a good job leading the side last year and the fans would be hoping that he gets the team their first-ever IPL title.

Rishabh Pant’s form with the bat inspires a lot of confidence as well. He is coming into the tournament on the back of sensational performances for the Indian Cricket Team. Rishabh Pant is a much-improved batsman and one could see him wreaking havoc with the bat this year.