IPL 2019: Strongest playing XI of each of the 8 franchises

Delhi Capitals

Delhi would hope that a change in name would bring a change in fortune

Delhi Capitals look to be a great side on paper and its batting prowess is especially impressive. The opening combination will be that of Dhawan and Shaw and they will be followed by Iyer, Pant, Rutherford and Abhishek Sharma

Axar Patel and Chris Morris will be the team's all-rounders and both of them are capable batsmen. The spin department will be led by the experienced Amit Mishra and he will be accompanied by Sandeep Lamichhane.

Rabada will be the premier pacer for the Delhi side while they have a more than able backup in Trent Boult. Avesh Khan will most likely be the Indian pacer in the side as he bowled pretty well last year.

Strongest Playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Abhishek Sharma, Chris Morris, Axar Patel, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan and Kagiso Rabada.