Sanjay Manjrekar wants Moeen Ali and Faf du Plessis to open up the innings for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) versus Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday.
In an interaction with ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar admitted that the adjustment would certainly be tough on young Ruturaj Gaikwad, that struck three consecutive half-centuries while opening the batting for CSK last period.
But the previous India batsman was quick to include that Moeen Ali’s pretension on top of the order could help CSK, that have great depth in their batting department.
Ruturaj Gaikwad was a late entrant to CSK’s playing XI last period, owing to health and wellness concerns. Nevertheless, he handled to make his mark in IPL 2020, scoring 204 runs in 6 suits at an average of 51.
Moeen Ali a very good bowling option versus Delhi Fundings’ top-order: Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar additionally included that Moeen Ali’s off-spin could benefit CSK versus the Delhi Capitals, which have three left-handed batsmen in their top 6.
Moeen Ali, on the other hand, looked in brilliant touch in the recently-concluded ODI collection between England and India. Although he didn’t function in the T20Is, the all-rounder racked up 59 runs and grabbed eight wickets in the three ODIs.
CSK, as well as DC, will certainly secure interrupt the 2nd match of IPL 2021, beginning at 7:30 pm IST on Saturday, April 10.
