DC vs CSK: How to pick the winning Dream11?
Both Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings got off to a great start in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). DC beat Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede by 37 runs, whereas, CSK thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets. These two now face each other in match number five of IPL 2019. Here is our guide to pick the winning Dream11.
Plenty of experience and maturity in the batting line-up
Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu are the openers of this fantasy XI team. Their experience will be useful atop. Shikhar Dhawan and Colin Ingram of DC come in next. Both played sensible innings against MI and are seasoned players. We select Rishabh Pant as the skipper. He stole the show in the first match and comes in as the finisher.
Axar, Bravo are the two all-rounders
We go with two all-rounders in the side. Axar Patel is a back-up spinner of this XI. He can chip in with some useful runs as well. Veteran Dwayne Bravo can get you wickets and he has the ability to finish games.
The bowling attack has a touch of class
Kagiso Rabada was the perfect game-changer in the first encounter for DC. He bowled well at the top and then shined at the death. His extra pace will be beneficial. CSK's Shardul Thakur supports him in the pace department. Two veteran spinners in the form of Harbhajan Singh and Imran Tahir fill in. Harbhajan is our pick as the vice-captain.
The rationale behind the selection and match prediction
Trent Boult can be a bit expensive, that's why we recommend Rabada. Pant can bat long and hence we picked him over veteran wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni. We predict this to be another thriller but CSK may steal points away from home.
