IPL 2017: Match 5: Probable Delhi Daredevils XI against Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Bengaluru, April 8: Delhi Daredevils (DD) will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 campaign tonight (April 8) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). (Likely RCB XI)

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DD have plenty of problems to deal with. They are hampered by the loss of two key players from South Africa - JP Duminy and Quinton de Kock. Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer too won't be available for one week as he is down with chicken pox. (Rishabh loses his father)

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is going through a tough time after the demise of his father recently. However, he has joined the squad in Bengaluru and is likely to play. (Points Table)

Captain Zaheer Khan has to lift the spirits of the team at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The veteran left-arm paceman knows how to motivate and also has coach Rahul Dravid to inspire the players. (Match preview)

DD have South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada. He was bought at this year's auction for Rs 5 crore. He is young, exciting and can set the IPL alight with his pace. He has already made his mark in international cricket. He will be playing in IPL for the first time.

Here is the likely Delhi XI for their match against Bangalore

1. Sam Billings

2. Sanju Samson

3. Karun Nair

4. Ankit Bawne

5. Carlos Brathwaite

6. Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)

7. Chris Morris

8. Zaheer Khan (captain)

9. Kagiso Rabada

10. Amit Mishra

11. Mohammed Shami

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