IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals' strongest predicted XI against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Middle order: Sameer Rizvi (Impact), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), David Miller

Sameer Rizvi started the season brilliantly with two Player of the Match performances, but his performance has dropped with the bat in the last few games. A quickfire 41 against the Sunrisers has been his highest score since. Rizvi is a potent hitter of spin and has been shown the faith and number four. Tristan Stubbs has been Delhi’s rescuer in innings where they have lost early wickets, scoring vital runs by taking games deep.

Axar Patel has been in poor form with the bat, but has bowled brilliantly all season. He was the pick of the bowlers against RCB in the reverse fixture with three wickets. David Miller has scored vital runs in the back end of the innings and has become the team’s designated finisher.