Australia’s star pacer Mitchell Starc was released by the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahegame-changerad of the 18th edition of the league. Starc was picked up by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs. 11.75 crores. Interestingly, the right-handed pacer played the last season for KKR after he was signed by the franchise for a whopping Rs. 24.75 crores.
DC have never won an IPL title since the start of the league in 2008. They have played only one IPL final in the history of the league which was in 2020 against Mumbai Indians. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated DC by five wickets and Mubmai Indians lifted the IPL trophy for the fifth time. However, Starc’s addition to the squad could bring a lot of hope to get their hands on the IPL title for the first time.
Here are the 3 reasons why Mitchell Starc can be a game-changer for DC in IPL 2025:
1. Can provide wickets in powerplay
Starc has the ability to move the ball both ways, especially during the initial overs of an innings which helps him to get early breakthroughs in the powerplay itself. Fans witnessed his brilliance in the last edition of the richest cricket league. During the final match of the tournament, Starc dismissed SRH’s inform and dangerous opener Abhishek Sharma in the very first over.
2. Lethal in death overs
Apart from having the ability to swing the ball, Starc can also be very effective in the death overs. The left-handed pacer can bowl deadly yorkers in the final overs of an innings which helps him to not leak many runs. His slower deliveries are also very effective since he can bowl consistently at 140 KPH and coming with a slower one surprises the batter.
3. Can contribute with bat
Starc has strong hands which help him to hit big sixes. The left-handed batter has the ability to give a finishing touch or even win the match for his team by hitting big shots. In the Test former, Starc was often seen taking his team out from trouble situations and giving them a steady finish.
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