Prithvi Shaw has been Delhi Capitals’ pocket-rocket opener since 2018, lighting up seven IPL seasons with a fearless brand of batting built on one mantra—see the ball, hit the ball. Across 79 innings the right-hander has piled up 1,892 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 147, turning every delivery into potential fireworks. Those numbers translate to 238 fours and 61 sixes that have dented advertising hoardings and opposition morale alike. While the three-figure mark has narrowly eluded him—his highest remains an agonising 99—Shaw has still crossed fifty on 14 occasions, proving he can both explode and anchor when the situation demands. Every season the 24-year-old has donned the DC blue, making the Ferozeshah Kotla his personal playground. With 238 boundaries already to his name, Shaw is chasing the rare 250-fours club, and at his current pace the landmark could arrive as early as IPL 2025.

Australian speedster Jhye Richardson may have played only two IPL seasons—2021 with Punjab Kings and 2024 with Delhi Capitals—but the 27-year-old right-arm quick has already shown glimpses of his wicket-taking ability in the shortest format. Across four bowling innings he has snapped three wickets, including a best of 2 for 23, while sending down 90 balls at an impressive strike-rate of 30.00. His economy sits at 10.47 runs per over, a number that reflects both the high-risk T20 environment and Richardson’s attacking mindset of always hunting dismissals. With the bat, Richardson has chipped in 17 runs from 26 balls, striking two fours, but his primary value remains with the ball in hand. After two injury-interrupted campaigns, IPL 2024 marked a fresh start at Delhi Capitals where the franchise banked on his express pace and sharp bouncers to bolster their death-over arsenal. If he stays fit, Richardson’s wicket-taking knack and proven international pedigree could turn him into one of the most impactful overseas quicks in the seasons ahead.

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