IPL 2023 is just days away from the start. All the franchises have started their team training session. Last season, debutants Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final to become champions. This time the opening match is between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on March 31.
Many cricket observers have already predicted which team will do well in this season’s IPL. But former cricketer and commentator Akash Chopra’s prediction has stunned everyone. The prediction coming from the social media is that Akash Chopra’s prediction has gone a little too far.
Akash Chopra’s prediction is about Delhi capitals. Captain Rishabh Pant is on rest after being injured in a car accident. So, Delhi Capitals is the team that faced a big hurdle even before the tournament. After this, Akash Chopra has made a prediction that can be said to be a bit cruel. Chopra’s prediction came after picking Delhi’s best XI.
Last season, Delhi did not make it to the playoffs. Delhi Capitals were in the lead and finished fifth with 14 points from 14 matches. But in the IPL 2023 auction, the franchise brought in great players, and Mukesh Kumar was brought in by Delhi for 5.50 crores. Riley Roseau (4.60 crores), Manish Pandey (2.40 crores) and Phil Salt (?2 crores) were also brought into the team.
In the absence of Rishabh Pant, David Warner was appointed captain. Along with that, the experienced Ishant Sharma was brought into the team for 50 lakh rupees. Akash Chopra is of the opinion that Delhi is a more or less balanced team. David Warner will be the opener along with Prithvi Shah. Mitchell Marsh can be played at number three.
Beauty Tips: Prepare .. benefits of beetroot juice
Lack of ball will affect the middle order, says Akash Chopraka. Due to lack of ball, it is impossible to say who will be the wicket keeper. Manish Pandey will play at number four. Must have. Either Riley Roseau or Rovman Powell will be number five. Sarfraz Khan can be tried at number six. Axar Patel will be the seventh.
Kuldeep Yadav will have the spin department in the bowling option. All three pacers will play. Pacers should be selected from Antich Nortje, Chetan Zakaria, Mukesh Kumar and Ishant Sharma. But after all this Akash Chopra made a cruel prediction. Akash Chopra says Delhi will not qualify for playoffs this season.
Delhi are one of the teams that have not lifted the trophy in the history of IPL. The other two teams are RCB and Punjab Kings. Akash Chopra says he feels every team will come close to the cup at some point, but this time Delhi will not be there anyway. Delhi’s best finish in IPL 2020 is second place.
