Former India cricketer turned commentator Suresh Raina has added that the Delhi Capitals (DC) may need David Miller in their IPL 2026 match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The two teams are set to take on Tuesday, May 5 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, Miller featured in the first eight matches for DC, scoring 123 runs in seven innings at an average of 41.00 and a strike rate of 146.42 as well.

Speaking on the Star Sports segment ‘Game Plan,’ Raina said: “Can David Miller play? He looked in good form but was dropped. In the middle order, I feel Ashutosh is doing well. Rizvi has also contributed a couple of important knocks. But still, David Miller is needed there. Against CSK, where Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad might bowl around eight overs of spin, what impact can be made there along with Ashutosh Sharma? Stubbs is already there. But the reason Miller was picked is because his batting can be game-changing in such conditions, and he can make a huge impact there.”

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However, Suresh Raina said that CSK could add Akeal Hosein in place of Prashant Veer to bowl against the likes of KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka. He further shared that after the powerplay, Noor Ahmad could be introduced, while Jamie Overton and Anshul Kamboj have also been in fine form as well.

He said, “But one change can be made. Instead of Prashant Veer, you can bring in Akeal Hosein on that wicket when Pathu Nissanka and KL Rahul come to open. Then after the powerplay, you can bring in Noor Ahmad. Overton is in good form. Anshul Kamboj, the way he is executing his plans, his line, length, and seam position have already made him one of the top five bowlers. He is already in the Purple Cap leaderboard.”