IPL 2023 | Lack of Pant, Indian pace bowling firepower remains a concern for Delhi Capitals

In the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals will be worried due to the absence of Rishabh Pant and Indian pace bowling options in the team.

Rishabh Pant's absence considerably reduces Delhi Capitals' chances in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League as the fear factor associated with the franchise won't be there this time round.

What could affect the Ricky Ponting-coached side even more is the lack of quality Indian pacers in the team, which will start its campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1.

While Mitchell Marsh and Kuldeep Yadav's form will boost DC's morale, not being able to find an ideal Indian replacement for Pant will certainly give the think tank sleepless nights.

One thing that could turn out to be a disadvantage for Delhi Capitals is the 'Impact Player' rule as some of their veterans are not up to scratch in terms of being an X-factor either with bat or ball.

To be honest, DC's success will depend more on their four overseas players than the Indian talent that's there in its cupboard.

Here's a SWOT analysis of the side: Strengths The presence of three foreigners with ability to win games singlehandedly is DC's biggest plus point. Mitchell Marsh could be the enforcer in the powerplay and his power-hitting in top three is something that DC will bank upon. If he could slip in an over or two, all the more better.

David Warner, since the time he started playing IPL has rarely had a bad season save one where he fell foul with the Sunrisers Hyderabad management.