PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 Match 2: Why is Prithvi Shaw not playing today’s IPL match?

The absence of Prithvi Shaw from the Delhi Capitals (DC) playing XI in the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) could indeed be attributed to his poor run of form in the last IPL season.

Shaw, known for his explosive batting at the top of the order, might have been sidelined due to concerns over his recent performances and consistency. In the previous IPL season, if Shaw struggled to make impactful contributions or if his form dipped significantly, it’s understandable that the team management might opt for other batting options who are currently in better form or have displayed more consistency in recent outings.

In T20 cricket, especially in a high-stakes tournament like the IPL, teams often prioritize players who are in form and can provide immediate impact. Shaw’s exclusion from the playing XI could be a strategic move by DC to field a lineup that maximizes their chances of success based on current form rather than reputation alone. This decision also underscores the depth and competition within the DC squad, where players have to consistently perform to secure their spot in the playing XI.

However, despite not being named in the initial playing XI, Shaw remains a valuable asset for DC, and his exclusion from this match might serve as motivation for him to work on his game and regain form for future opportunities in the tournament.

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma

Delhi Capitals Subs: Abishek Porel, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Vicky Ostwal, Praveen Dubey

Delhi Captain Rishabh Pant at Toss: We would have batted first. The wicket looks a little on the slower side. Really emotional time for me. Just want to enjoy the moment. Not thinking much. I think not worried about last season. Really exciting times. We have been preparing well. Four overseas batters for us. Hope, Marsh, Warner, Stubbs.

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh

Punjab Kings Subs: Rilee Rossouw, Prabhsimran Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Vidhwath Kaverappa

Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan at Toss: We are gonna field first. It is a new pitch. We will look to come up with new strategies. We have made some changes. We are used to this ground now. We had a practice match. We will look for some luck on this venue. Our four foreign players are Bairstow, Livingstone, Curran and Rabada.