Despite having played the entire IPL 2025 season as a middle-order batter except for a couple of innings towards the back end, KL Rahul amassed 500+ runs in the season and also smashed a stunning hundred, striking at nearly 150.
Former Indian all-rounder and PBKS skipper Ravichandran Ashwin made a massive statement regarding former teammate KL Rahul. He firmly claimed that the 33-year-old veteran Indian batter is best suited for an opener's role.
"There was a match against CSK, where KL Rahul played an exceptional knock on a two-paced pitch. Yet, they never opened with him again for a while after that. Make sure he opens this season. He will have the Orange Cap if he does. Have Pathum Nissanka open with him at the top. Just do these basic things and leave it to the players," said Ravichandran Ashwin in a video on his YouTube channel.
However, Ashwin's demand does not seem to be the Capitals' exact plan, especially after they picked David Miller and Tristan Stubbs as the two overseas batters to strengthen their middle order. They will also have multiple overseas pacers in Mitchell Starc and World Cup hero Lungi Ngidi.
Ashwin backs Delhi Capitals' stunning bowling lineup
"Natarajan has dropped drastically in speed when I last saw him. Hopefully, he comes and delivers for them because he is a high-value pick. But even otherwise, they have a great bowling lineup," Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out the importance of pacer Natarajan in the XI.
"He and Axar Patel are as solid Indian spinners as banks. Auqib Nabi should play and open the bowling with the new ball," added Ashwin (via the aforementioned source).
"DC have a good chance if they don't constantly change their 11." - Ravichandran Ashwin
Especially in the bowling alley, the Capitals have an immense variety in both national and international options, which makes them the best side, yet they need to be managed carefully in order to finalize their place in the playoffs. Too many experiments can ruin the strength of their original playing XI
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