DC vs GT, Match 7 of IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals Player Availability & Probable Playing XI

In a quest to win their first game of Tata IPL 2023, Delhi Capitals will now move to their own den, i.e., at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to face the defending champions Gujarat Titans. Delhi had a disappointing start to the season as they lost their opening fixture at the hand of LSG by 50 runs. It’s still early stages of the season and Delhi will look to redeem themselves as soon as possible.

DC vs GT Team News: Anrich Nortje expected to return

As South Africa’s ODI series against the Netherlands is done and dusted, Delhi Capitals will be hoping for a big boost in the form of Anrich Nortje. The lethal pace or the Protean was dearly missed by Delhi Capitals in their opening game, but the pacer is expected to be available for Delhi Capitals in their first home game of the season.

With Nortje expected to return, a couple of changes could be on the cards for DC. Nortje will most probably replace his countrymen, Rilee Rossouw. Also, we can see one between Chetan Sakariya or Mukesh Kumar making way for an extra batter like Manish Pandey who can bat at no 4 or 5. No other changes are expected for DC in the playing 11.

Predicted DC playing 11

1. Prithvi Shaw
2. David Warner (C)
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Manish Pandey
5. Rovman Powell
6. Sarfaraz Khan (wk)
7. Axar Patel
8. Anrich Nortje
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Khaleel Ahmed
11. Chetan Sakariya/Mukesh Kumar

Skipper David Warner along with Prithvi Shaw will open the innings.
Mitchell Marsh will once again bat at no three.
The middle-order will comprise the likes of Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, and Sarfaraz Khan.
The bowling unit will comprise one between Mukesh Kumar or Chetan Sakariya along with the likes of Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, and the returning Anrich Nortje.