PBKS vs DC IPL 2022: Why is Prithvi Shaw Not Playing Today?

Prithvi Shaw PBKS vs DC IPL 2022: In a big breaking news development, Delhi Capitals (DC) star opener Prithvi Shaw is not playing the today Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) match against Punjab Kings at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. In the absence of their premier batsman who was contributing with some brilliant performances during the competition, the Delhi Capitals have tried a few other options but none of them have worked out. This is a must-win game for both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings to have the faith of playoffs qualification in their own hands.

PBKS vs DC IPL 2022: Why is Prithvi Shaw Not Playing Today?

After losing yet another toss, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant mentioned that Rishabh Pant has still not gained complete match fitness and thus, he continues to be unavailable for selection. However, before this game, the Delhi Capitals team management gave a positive news that Shaw has been discharged from the hospital and he has also returned back in the team hotel. The DC medical team is now continuously monitoring his recovery from typhoid.

“Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been discharged from the hospital where he was being treated for a bout of typhoid. Shaw has returned to the team hotel where he is currently recuperating, while being monitored by the DC medical team,” said an official statement from Delhi Capitals.

“I think we were looking to bowl but toss is not in our control. We have two changes – Khaleel comes back in place of Sakariya, Sarfaraz comes in for KS Bharat. There were so many things going around and,” said Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant at the toss.

OFFICIAL UPDATE:

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been discharged from the hospital where he was being treated for a bout of typhoid. Shaw has returned to the team hotel where he is currently recuperating, while being monitored by the DC medical team. pic.twitter.com/EMJ5NACqpP

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 15, 2022

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Prithvi Shaw Stats in IPL

Matches	Runs	Strike-Rate	IPL 2022 Performance	Recent Form
62	1564	149.04	259 runs (9 games)	5, 0, 37, 41, 16, 51, 61

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Confirmed DC Playing 11

In a bid to fill Prithvi Shaw’s void, the Delhi Capitals have now brought back Sarfaraz Khan for KS Bharat while Khaleel Ahmed also returns to the DC playing 11 in place of Chetan Sakariya.

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DC Playing 11
1. Sarfaraz Khan
2. David Warner
3. Mitchell Marsh
4. Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
5. Rovman Powell
6. Axar Patel
7. Lalit Yadav
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Khaleel Ahmed
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Kuldeep Yadav