http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Venugopal-Rao-c2752, Delhi Daredevils’ top-3 batsmen – IPL Update
Delhi Daredevils are set to play the 30th Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in an encounter to be held at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. Both teams are in desperate need of two points that come with a victory in the
match.
Delhi’s opening pair of Captain Virender Sehwag and David Warner holds the key for the hosts, as they are heavily dependent on them to get their side-off to a good start. Venugopal Rao is also in good form, putting in decent performances from the middle-order.
Virender Sehwag
Sehwag’s performances with the bat have not been as consistent as he would have liked, but the skipper is improving with every passing fixture.
Sehwag’s 37-run knock against Pune Warriors was the captain’s first significant contribution with the bat, as it also helped the batsman to find his rhythm in the fourth season of the T20 tournament.
The batsman may have been quite thus far, but his recent hammering of Kings XI http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833 suggests that Sehwag has returned to some sort of form.
Racing away to 77 runs off just 35 deliveries, Sehwag was in the kind of inspirational form that could lift the confidence and belief within the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils camp. He has been one of the better batsmen for his side in the IPL so far.
David Warner
David Warner, one of the many imports into the IPL has become a stern favourite among Delhi Daredevils fans. Scoring a total of 229 runs in five matches, the Australian cricketer has an impressive average of 45.80 runs per match.
His statistics are highest amongst the Delhi Daredevils batsmen, as Warner’s prowess and consistency with bat have proven crucial over the course of the tournament.
Warner’s scored three half-centuries in the tournament so far, with the latest coming against Kings XI Punjab, as he hammered his way to a 77-run knock that along with Sehwag’s identical score, led his side to a staggering 231-run total.
The left-handed batsman scored another impressive 46 runs against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals.
Warner’s batting temperament is perfect when paired with Sehwag’s aggression, as the skipper tends to misfire from time-to-time. The Aussie seems the steadier of the two and more can be expected from him in the games to come.
Venugopal Rao
Delhi heavily depends on their openers Sehwag and Warner to give their team a solid start. In case the opening pair fails, Venugopal Rao is always left with the mantle to take his side home. With the exception of Rao’s heroic performances, very few Delhi
batsmen from the middle-order have managed to put up a show against their opponents.
Rao’s 60-run knock against Rajasthan Royals came when half of his side had collapsed without contributing to the scorecard. His effort helped his side post a respectable total.
Another valuable performance from the right-handed batsman came against Pune Warriors, when he scored a gritty 31 runs. His ability to keep the innings intact helps guide the team to a stable position.
Rao’s ability to add extra runs lower-down the batting order gives Delhi a good platform, as other hard-hitters can play their natural game around him.
Royal Challengers Bangalore to follow
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