SRH skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar said at the toss, "We will bowl first, looks like a good batting wicket. Will take advantage with the chase. I'll try and do best for the team. Farooqi, Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, Glenn Phillips are our four foreigners," said Bhuvneshwar at the toss.
Markram, who was appointed as the skipper of SRH ahead of the season, is a part of South Africa's two-match ODI series against the Netherlands, which will start on Thursday and will conclude on April 2. Markram will arrive in India only on April 3
David Warner the skipper of Delhi Capitals has arrived ahead of their campaign opener against Lucknow Super Giants on 1st April. Warner replaced Pant who is currently recovering and will be unable to participate in IPL 2023.
The 28-year-old Protea is not new to the leadership role having led the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title earlier this month. He played a crucial role in the side's SA20 triumph, ending the season as the third-highest run-scorer.
The Protea player talked about the Indian bowling lineup and expressed that it has a great mix of youth with experience. He added that youngster Arshdeep could lead the Indian pace battery in the future.