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Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up to take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday (April 27). Currently occupying the sixth position in the points table with a record of 4 wins out of nine matches, DC will step into the contest with a sense of confidence and momentum on their side. In contrast, MI finds themselves in the bottom four of the points table, having secured victories in 3 out of their 8 matches thus far. Ranked at number 8, MI will be eager to elevate their standing and make a resounding statement against the confident DC side.
DC vs MI: Head to Head Records:
- DC and MI have faced off 34 times since the inception of the IPL in 2008.
- Their encounters have showcased equilibrium, yet Mumbai hold a distinct advantage over Delhi. With 19 victories under their belt, MI have consistently prevailed, while DC have savoured triumph in 15 matches.
- In encounters at Arun Jaitley Stadium, MI have clashed with DC on eleven occasions. DC have held dominance in these matchups, emerging victorious six times on their home turf. On the other hand, MI have secured victory five times during their visits to Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Overview:
Despite not having a great start, Delhi have bounced back strongly by winning three games out of the last four. The best thing is the confidence with which Rishabh Pant has led the team, both with the bat and behind the stumps. However, the pace attack, especially Anrich Nortje, has been on a poor run where he neither can provide breakthroughs nor stop the run flow, which could become a hurdle for Delhi.
DC’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against MI:
- Prithvi Shaw
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Shai Hope
- Tristan Stubbs
- Rishabh Pant
- Sumit Kumar
- Abhishek Porel
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Anrich Nortje
- Khaleel Ahmed
Squad Characteristics:
- In a formidable lineup, Shaw spearheads the batting attack with his explosive stroke play, setting the tempo for the team’s innings. Fraser-McGurk’s composed presence brings stability to the middle order, alongside the consistent performances of Hope. Stubbs, a dynamic all-rounder, enhances the team’s versatility with his ability to contribute with both bat and ball.
- Pant’s lightning-fast glovework behind the stumps is matched only by his powerful hitting when at the crease. Sumit’s mature approach with the bat adds depth to the batting lineup, while Porel’s all-round skills provide valuable contributions in crucial moments.
- In the bowling department, Axar’s crafty spin and Kuldeep’s wrist spin offer essential variety and trickery to the attack. Nortje’s express pace poses a constant threat to opposition batters, while Khaleel’s swing bowling adds finesse and completes the formidable bowling lineup.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) Overview:
Mumbai have become a pale shadow of what was the champion and dominating side. While the other batters have shown performance by playing remarkable cricket, their main trump card with the bat, Suryakumar Yadav, apart from outstanding knocks against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), failed to cross the single-digit in his 4 outings. Meanwhile, in bowling, the team is fully dependent on the magic of Jasprit Bumrah.
MI’s probable playing XI for the IPL game against DC:
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Tim David
- Nehal Wadhera
- Gerald Coetzee
- Piyush Chawla
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Nuwan Thushara
A closer look:
- Kishan takes the gloves behind the stumps, providing stability and firepower to the batting lineup. Rohit and Suryakumar form a formidable top-order alongside Kishan, capable of setting the tone with explosive starts.
- Varma adds solidity to the middle order, complemented by the leadership and all-round skills of Hardik. David’s finishing abilities add depth to the batting lineup, while Wadhera offers additional stability in the middle order.
- In the bowling department, Coetzee, Bumrah and Thushara lead the pace attack with their raw pace and ability to extract bounce. Chawla provides spin options, using his experience and variations to trouble opposition batters. Together, this well-balanced Mumbai squad possesses the firepower to challenge any opposition in the IPL.
