IPL 2019: Ranking the middle order batsmen of the 8 IPL teams

#3 Delhi Capitals

Rishabh Pant

Possible middle order options available for Delhi:

1. Hanuma Vihari

2. Shreyas Iyer

3. Colin Ingram

4. Rishabh Pant

5. Manjot Kalra

6. Ankush Bains

Delhi capitals have a flamboyant opening combination in Prithvi Shah and Shikhar Dhawan. But the middle order of the team that follows those two is no less mouth-watering.

Hanuma Vihari can be expected to bring stability to the middle order at the No. 3 position, with Shreyas Iyer at No. 4, Colin Ingram at No. 5 and Rishabh Pant at No. 6.

Backups in the form of Manjot Kalra and Ankush Bains don’t have the swagger of the regulars, but could be effective enough to bring assurance to the side.

If you analyze the middle order combination, the team has a good crop of young Indian batsmen to take the game forward. And among the top 6 players, only one overseas slot needs to be utilized - by Colin Ingram.

Vihari can roll his arm over as a part-time spinner too, while Pant provides the wicket-keeping flexibility.

Overall the middle order of Delhi Capitals is clearly one of the best among all the IPL teams.