IPL 2017: Delhi Daredevils (DD) Probable Playing 11 against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Lower middle order

Chris Morris

Chris Morris will be vital to Daredevils’ cause

One of the best players for the franchise last season, Morris proved to be a key component of the side both with bat and ball and was one of the first picks in the playing XI for the Daredevils.

The South African player produced one of the best performances with the bat last year albeit in a losing cause, when he smashed 82 runs to help his side get close in a game against the Gujarat Lions, from a difficult position.

Morris also provides a useful bowling threat and was effective for the side at the death last year. Zaheer and co. will look for him to produce similar performances this year as well.

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Pat Cummins

Can Cummins last the full season?

The Australian, who has prior IPL experience playing for the KKR, will be seen in Daredevils colours this year.

The Australia made a fine international comeback during his side's tour of India when he replaced Mitchell Starc in the squad and he could put that recent experience of playing in Indian conditions to good use during his stint with the Daredevils.

He didn't have the greatest of times with the ball in the just concluded BBL but proved to be effective with the bat with 134 runs in six matches.

Unless there is a collapse, Cummins is likely to get very few balls to make an impact with the bat, but if given sufficient time, he could turn out to be a surprise with the willow in hand.