Former India batting coach and all-rounder Sanjay Bangar reckons that the veteran opener, Shikhar Dhawan will be applying a crucial role for the Delhi Capitals (DC) when they will be locking horns with Sunirisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Qualifier 1, saying the opener’s familiarity with his former team will serve as a big advantage.

Shikhar Dhawan had played for SRH from 2012 to 2018. He was one of their most consistent performers, scoring more than 300 runs every season for the Men in Orange. Dhawan was traded to DC ahead of IPL 2019 and his form with the bat has remained a constant. In the IPL 2020 so far, Dhawan has amassed 525 runs, including two back-to-back hundreds for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.

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Having missed out in the Qualifier 1 against Mumbai Indians, Shikhar will be keen on stepping and delivering at the top. At the moment, Delhi Capitals are looking over-reliant on Dhawan and, as Bangar points out, his familiarity with SRH will come in handy.

During a sow in Star Sports, Bangar was heard saying, “He’s a big match player, .World Cup, ICC Championship, whenever he is required he has always fired for the team, which he has played for.”

He further added, “He knows what is the state, he knows the SunRisers Hyderabad in and out, because he has played for them, he knows how to tackle Rashid Khan and he goes after him. So, I believe, Shikhar Dhawan is going to be a brilliant, brilliant player, if Delhi Capitals have to win this game.”

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Shikhar Dhawan got going in their early-season encounter against SRH, as he had amassed 34 runs from 32 balls but he was out for naught in their recent meeting on October 27. The veteran southpaw will be keen on proving a point to his former franchise, against whom Delhi has lost twice so far.