Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first against Delhi Capitals. It was logical decision considering this was the first IPL match at the newly-constructed stadium Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, there’s not much data about how the pitch might behave.
As soon as DC announced their playing 11, fans were surprised to see the shape of Delhi Capitals’ playing 11 as Prithvi Shaw’s name was missing from the list.
IPL 2024: Why Prithvi Shaw Didn’t Feature In DC Playing 11?
There could be many reasons why Delhi Capitals decided to omit Prithvi Shaw from their playing 11 against Punjab Kings. Though DC didn’t provide any information on the matter, one of the reasons could be his form, which hasn’t been great at all. And another factor could be the fitness, which fans and former cricketer have pointed out from time to time.
No Prithvi Shaw in the Delhi 11…!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 23, 2024
– 4 overseas batters in Delhi team. pic.twitter.com/kt6veb0TSr
No Prithvi Shaw in playing XI of DC.
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) March 23, 2024
Blud been consistent for academy last season 🥹 pic.twitter.com/iXWzbJHPXW
No Prithvi Shaw in playing 11 💔
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) March 23, 2024
It's like dropping Sachin Lara and Sehwag from the 11 😡 pic.twitter.com/UB0F5XLOXE
Gotta feel sad for Prithvi Shaw
— Maddy (@SavageClown666) March 23, 2024
Ab Dhoni saab aap hi apane chhatrachaya me CSK me leke uska jeevan sudhar dijiye….#DCvsPBKS l #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/rYpD5P8pR7
It’s clear that fans have let their feelings know and most of them were not happy about Prithvi Shaw’s current situation in DC team. Shaw is a heck of a player but his recent form has been below par.
Rishabh Pant said at the toss that he is emotional to be back on the field.
“We would have batted first. The wicket looks a little on the slower side. Really emotional time for me. Just want to enjoy the moment. Not thinking much. I think not worried about last season. Really exciting times. We have been preparing well. Four overseas batters for us,” Delhi Capitals Captain Rishabh Pant said at the toss.
PBKS vs DC Updated Playing 11
Delhi Capitals (Playing 11): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings (Playing 11): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
