Delhi Capitals made some notable picks during IPL 2023 mini-auctions as the franchise has roped in players like Rilee Rossouw, Ishant Sharma, Phil Salt, Manish Pandey and a few others. Rishabh Pant-led franchise missed the playoffs by a whisker but will be eager to make the most of the next season and better their track record.

Ahead of auctions, Delhi Capitals released four players – KS Bharat, Tim Seifert, Ashwin Hebbar, and Mandeep Singh – and traded Shardul Thakur to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Delhi Capitals squad:  Manish Pandey, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Phil Salt, David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, KS Bharat (wk), Mandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya, Khaleel Ahmed, Ashwin Hebbar, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Lungi Ngidi, Tim Seifert (wk), Praveen Dubey, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav.

Here is a look at the probable playing XI of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2023.

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Top-order:  David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh

Delhi Capitals have two of the most explosive batters in the format at their top order. David Warner and Prithvi Shaw will open the innings for the franchise and both batters are highly talented and possess the ability to take on any quality pace attack. Mitchell Marsh adds a lot of strength at number 3 but his consistency and form will be a matter of time.

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Middle-order:  Rishabh Pant, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel

The Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant will headline the middle-order in the playing XI, and the young wicketkeeper batter will have to prove his worth with the bat. The franchise heavily relies on him in terms of batting. Rovman Powell will have to live up to the Caribbean reputation. Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel are likely to provide added depth to the squad.

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Bowlers:  Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, and Chetan Sakariya

Delhi has a fierce pace attack with Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed and Chetan Sakariya at their service. Experienced Kuldeep Yadav will pose a tough challenge to the opponents with his ability to turn the bowl. 

DC Starting XI for IPL 2023: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya