He made this observation while previewing the Shreyas Iyer-led side’s IPL 2020 clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a video shared on his YouTube channel.
Aakash Chopra started by highlighting that the Delhi Capitals have hit a rough patch in their last three encounters, with their batting superstars not contributing much either.
The reputed commentator added that the Delhi Capitals will have to address their batting issues, with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant required to contribute more.
He expressed hope that Shikhar Dhawan will be able to regain the form he had displayed while smashing back-to-back centuries earlier in the tournament.
Talking about the probable team changes, Aakash Chopra observed that it could be a close call between Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane for the opener’s slot in the Delhi Capitals lineup.
From the Mumbai Indians perspective, the former KKR player stated that Rohit Sharma will replace Saurabh Tiwary if the former has recovered from his injury. He reckoned that the four-time IPL champions would not be looking to rest any of their players like Jasprit Bumrah before making sure of their place in the first qualifier.
Aakash Chopra added that the Delhi Capitals would be the last team that the Mumbai Indians would give any favours to as it could haunt them later in the tournament.
Aakash Chopra on the likely game-changer in the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians encounter
Aakash Chopra picked Shreyas Iyer as the likely game-changer in the clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians.
The 43-year old pointed out that the Delhi Capitals skipper had not lived up to his lofty standards in IPL 2020 thus far although he has played a few good knocks.
Aakash Chopra also picked the Delhi Capitals for going against the odds and emerging triumphant against the Mumbai Indians.
A win for the Delhi Capitals in today’s encounter will help them seal a spot in the IPL 2020 playoffs. A positive result for the Mumbai Indians, on the contrary, will assure them a spot in the top two, thereby giving them a couple of shots at a berth in the finals.
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