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In a high octane clash, Mumbai Indians (MI) are ready to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 63th of the IPL 2025. This game is very important, with both sides eyeing the one remaining playoff berth.
MI have looked strong this season, with a solid winning streak before their recent loss to Gujarat Titans (GT). Their batting lineup, led by the ever-reliable Suryakumar Yadav, has been one of the best in the tournament. Add to that the experience and skill of Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult with the ball, and you have a team capable of dominating both departments. A win on Wednesday will guarantee them a place in the playoffs, keeping their title hopes alive.
DC, meanwhile, have had a roller-coaster season. After a promising start, things have gone downhill, with back-to-back losses putting them on the brink of elimination. Their biggest concern has been the batting – with key players failing to deliver under pressure. While KL Rahul’s recent century gave fans something to cheer about, it won’t be enough unless the rest of the batting order steps up. A defeat here means end of the road for DC.
With everything on the line, this clash promises to be intense, emotional, and potentially season-defining for both sides.
MI vs DC Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 36 | MI won: 20 | DC won: 16 | No results: 00
MI vs DC Match Details:
- Date & Time: May 21, 7:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium pitch report:
Wankhede Stadium pitch is known as a great batting surface where lots of runs are scored. It offers true bounce and consistent pace, helping batters play their shots confidently. As the match progresses, dew often settles on the ground, making the ball slippery and harder for bowlers to grip. This gives a significant advantage to the batting side in the later overs, leading to high-scoring and thrilling finishes.
MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Will Jacks
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Trent Boult
MI vs DC Dream11 Captain & Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: KL Rahul (c), Suryakumar Yadav (vc)
- Choice 2: Ryan Rickelton (c), Axar Patel (vc)
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MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Vipraj Nigam, Deepak Chahar, Faf du Plessis, Tilak Varma
MI vs DC Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 21, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Bevon Jacobs, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Lizaad Williams, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Satyanarayana Raju, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks
Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari
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