The stage is set for Delhi Capitals to lift their maiden IPL title. The Delhi Capitals have been quite strategic in picking the players during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. One of DC’s prized acquisitions has been former LSG captain KL Rahul. While the ace batter is likely to open the innings for the Capitals it remains to be seen as to who partners him.
Delhi Capitals have already clarified that KL Rahul and Axar Patel will serve as the joint captain of the side. But now with quite a few opening options, it remains to be seen as to who opens for Delhi Capitals with KL Rahul.
Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis was not retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on IPL 2025 Retention Day. RCB didn’t show the slightest hint of rebuying their captain in the IPL 2025 mega auction. As a result, Delhi Capitals cashed in an bought the Proteas great at his base price of 2 crore.
Now Faf du Plessis is a very good option for Delhi Capitals to open their innings. The former South Africa skipper is a destructive hitter who can go on to stitch long innings. And thus he can be a perfect partner for KL Rahul.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Delhi Capitals can only use 4 foreigners and thus a call needs to be taken between Faf and Jake Fraser-McGruk. The young Aussie lighted up IPl 2024 with his destructive batting prowess. He went on to showcase that despite being a young opener, he is comfortable playing big and fast knocks for his side.
Jake can be a perfect partner for KL Rahul. While the young Aussie is a hard-hitting no-nonsense batter, KL on the other hand is much reserved. His ability to anchor the innings will be crucial in complementing Jake McGruk at the top of the batting order.
