India, April 27 -- 18-year-old Sahil Parakh, a Delhi Capitals batter, had a forgettable IPL debut as he failed to open his account against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Monday. Parakh was undone by a brilliant inswinging yorker from veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, which uprooted his middle stump. The Maharashtra-born batter, who replaced Pathum Nissanka in the DC playing XI, was handed opening duties alongside KL Rahul. 

In his nascent career, the 18-year-old has only two T20 appearances for Maharashtra. His inclusion in the XI was a tactical decision, as confirmed by DC captain Axar Patel. With Lungi Ngidi sidelined due to a head injury and Mukesh Kumar struggling for form, DC opted f...