IPL 2019: Report Card at the halfway stage of the tournament

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#3 Delhi Capitals: 7/10

Delhi is seemingly getting into the groove.
Delhi is seemingly getting into the groove.

With a new name, a new outfit, and high hopes, Delhi's tournament got into a fine start with a clinical victory over Mumbai and a thrilling super over win over Kolkata. However, choking to Punjab from a commanding position and meekly folding out to Sunrisers had raised glaring questions about their team selection. However, with two straight wins, the team combination seems to be set right now.

As touted from the start of the tournament, the young trio of Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer form the backbone of the team. They have collectively contributed almost 650 runs. With the "Gabbar" also finally hitting the form, Delhi's batting will look formidable if Colin Ingram can apply himself as a finisher. However, apart from the standout performer Kagiso Rabada who has already accounted for 13 victims, their bowling looks just okay. Sandeep Lamichhane and Axar Patel have been effective in patches.

Delhi is a relatively young unit, so their fielding unit has looked strong. Some more tweaks may be around the corner as the tournament progresses but for the time being, Delhi seems to have the quality to propel themselves to the eliminators. The forms of Rabada, Lamichhane, and the youth trio will decide whether they will make it. However, a top-two finish looks a little ambitious for them.

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Edited by Kingshuk Kusari
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