The intensity of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 action has been increasing with each passing match and it will be further intensified when two big teams, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be locking horns with each other at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Despite being bogged down by a few personnel and form concerns, CSK won their first match against Mumbai Indians (MI). However, Rajasthan Royals (RR) spoiled the party for CSK earlier this week in Sharjah.
Although they will be missing Ambati Rayudu and Dwayne Bravo for this game, the Super Kings are well-equipped in all departments under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Their opponents, Delhi Capitals had Marcus Stoinis to thank for their thrilling Super Over win against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) last week. Despite getting the crucial win, there is a lot of room for improvement in the batting unit of DC with Shimronf Hetmyer and Prithvi Shaw eyeing a return to form in this fixture.
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As for DC’s bowling unit, all eyes are on Ravichandra Ashwin, who got injured in the last game. CSK will have fond memories of facing the revamped Delhi franchise with the Dhoni-led side beating DC on three occasions in IPL 2019. However, Delhi Capitals have added much-needed experience to their roster and might even head into this game as slight favorites.
Let us take you all to the Probable Fantasy XI you can create with the following tips:-
Wicket-Keepers
With none of the players having much of a practice, MS Dhoni seems to be a better pick as he has been known for making a strong comeback and he will be much more effective on slow pitches this season. However, for DC, Rishabh Pant is expected to keep wickets as he is known for playing match-winning knocks, but in order to maintain the balance of the IPL Fantasy XI, Dhoni seems better pick.
Batsmen
Kedar Jadhav, Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, and Prithvi Shaw have always been the prime contenders for the fantasy cricket. Even, Shimron Hetmyer can also be added in fantasy cricket and that will depend on the balance of the squad. Apart from them, there are some useful batsmen in the line-ups as well, like Shane Watson, and Ajinkya Rahane (if he plays).
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All-rounders
There are some really reliable all-rounders in both the teams but citing the slow pitch in Dubai, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Marcus Stoinis seems to be the perfect fit. Apart from them, the good all-rounders for IPL fantasy cricket is Axar Patel.
Bowlers
Both the teams don’t have decent bowling line-ups but they have managed to do a decent job. Bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Deepak Chahar, and Piyush Chawla become the obvious choices for the IPL Fantasy XI on the sticky track of Dubai. Apart from them, some crucial bowlers can be like, Lungi Ngidi and Mohit Sharma.
Fantasy Suggestion #1
Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis (vc), Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Deepak Chahar
Fantasy Suggestion #2
Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni (c), Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Faf du Plessis, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Marcus Stoinis (vc), Kagiso Rabada, Piyush Chawla, and Deepak Chahar
