IPL 2023: Ranking top 10 captains
Among skippers, some looked confident while a few failed to deliver desired results to their teams.
9. David Warner {DC} - 5/10
In Rishabh Pant’s absence, Delhi Capitals (DC) trusted David Warner to captain their side in the 2023 season. Warner, who has played a lot of cricket in the cash-rich league, is known for excellent batting and leadership qualities. Back in 2016, the Australia veteran also won the IPL trophy for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as a captain.
Noting his achievements, DC fans were excited to see Warner as their captain. However, unlike the 2016 IPL edition, he looked defensive as both batter and skipper. Under him, the Capitals lost their first five games on a trot and with this, the left-handed batter came under fierce criticism.
With the 27-run defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 55th match held at the Chepauk Stadium, DC’s hopes to qualify for the playoffs got washed entirely. Capitals concluded their journey in the ninth position with five wins and nine losses, and during their campaign, Warner chipped in with 516 runs in 14 matches, at a dismal strike rate of 131.63.
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