Mumbai Indians will rely heavily on Rohit Sharma as they bat first today in the absence of Hardik Pandya.
Rohit, who leads the list of most matches for the franchise with 238, remains central to Mumbai’s plans. His experience is clear when placed alongside names like Kieron Pollard (211), Harbhajan Singh (158), Jasprit Bumrah (150) and Lasith Malinga (139).
Responsibility at the top
With Hardik unavailable, Rohit’s role becomes more direct. Mumbai need a stable start, and that responsibility sits with him. A strong innings at the top can shape the game early and ease pressure on the middle order.
Toss Update: Delhi Capitals have won the toss and opted to bowl first
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah
Delhi Capitals Playing XI: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Substitutes
Delhi Capitals: Ashutosh Sharma, Auquib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair
Mumbai Indians: Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Raj Angad Bawa, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar