Delhi Capitals will begin play their first IPL 2024 match on March 23 against Punjab Kings. Here is a preview of DC for IPL 2024, including team news, injury updates, and probable playing XIs for home and away matches along with potential impact players.

Delhi have been one of the under-achievers of the cash-rich Indian Premier League. They stumbled in the semi-finals in the first two seasons and the playoffs in 2012. In 2018, they rebranded themselves as Delhi Capitals and managed to reach the play-offs once again in 2019 before making it to the final for the first time in 2020 when they lost to Mumbai Indians.

They had a disappointing last season as they finished ninth on the points table, winning just five out of 14 matches.

DC preview: Playing XIs, team news and more

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Batters

Prithvi Shaw, Harry Brook* (withdrew), Jake Fraser-McGurk* (Ngidi’s replacement), Yash Dhull, Swastik Chikara*, David Warner

Wicketkeepers

Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs*, Abhishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra*, Ricky Bhui*, Shai Hope*

All-rounders

Pravin Dubey, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Sumit Kumar*

Bowlers

Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Lungi Ngidi (injured), Jhye Richardson*, Rasikh Salem Dar*

DC schedule for IPL 2024

Schedule for only the first 21 matches of IPL 2024 have been announced so far.

March 23: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 3:30pm (IST).
March 28: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 7:30pm (IST).
March 31: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VSCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, 7:30pm (IST).
April 3: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VSCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, 7:30pm (IST).
April 7: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 3:30pm (IST).

DC in IPL 2024: Team news and injury updates

Delhi replaced Lungi Ngidi, who was ruled out of the 2024 edition due to an ankle injury, with sensational young Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk. The setback came a day after Harry Brook confirmed his withdrawal from the tournament this year following the death of his grandmother.

However, DC’s batting will be bolstered by the return of their captain, Rishabh Pant, who missed last season because of a harrowing car crash. Pant has been declared fit and given the green signal by the BCCI to participate in IPL 2024.

In another relief for Delhi, Anrich Nortje will return to action after a prolonged injury lay-off. The express pacer suffered severe setbacks last year, starting with a groin injury before IPL 2023, which he recovered from in time to play ten matches but had to return home mid-way through the campaign due to personal reasons.

Delhi Capitals probable XIs with Impact player options

At home

Probable XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact player options: Prithvi Shaw, Vicky Ostwal

Away:

Probable XI: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact player options: Prithvi Shaw, Ishant Sharma

Delhi may use Ishant Sharma as an impact player and hand him the new ball in the powerplays. However, if they need a spin-bowling all-rounder, Vicky Ostwal may get a look-in in place of Prithvi Shaw, whom Delhi will mostly use for his batting prowess.

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