IPL 2023: Team-wise opening combination for 16th edition
With the IPL only a few months away, franchises are trying to zero in on their ideal opening combination.
2. Delhi Capitals - David Warner and Prithvi Shaw
David Warner and Prithvi Shaw might be at the opposite ends of their careers, but it is hard to find an opening pair that complements each other as perfectly as they do. Shaw takes on the bowling attack right from the first ball he faces, while Warner prefers to be a bit more watchful in the first couple of overs at this stage of his career.
Warner makes up for Shaw’s weakness against bounce and left-arm spin and takes more of the strike, particularly against the latter. They scored 362 runs in eight innings for the first wicket last season while averaging over 45.
Both of them struck at over 150 as well, and these stats show how destructive they were while maintaining praiseworthy consistency. Opposition attacks could have a tough time trying to contain this dynamic duo in the upcoming season.
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