Another high-scoring contest on the cards? Heading into a double-header today, the eighth match between DC and MI in Delhi is also the first afternoon game of the season.
For DC, they come into this match after a six-wicket win against LSG. Their bowlers are in good form, and despite the absence of Starc, the unit has shown confidence. With batters like Rizvi and Stubbs finishing the chase in the last match, the team looks balanced.
DC Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
Impact subs: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma,
Injuries/Unavailabilities: Starc is unavailable, while all other players are available for selection.
Watch Live Streaming: Fans can watch the DC vs MI match live on the app and website of JioHotstar.
Toss Time: 3:00 PM
Pitch report: Flatter pitches and uneven boundary dimensions are expected for the season opener, while an afternoon match usually brings high heat. However, Delhi has been mild recently, with only a slight, non-threatening chance of rain at start.
Head to head: Overall, Mumbai lead 21-16 in their 37-match rivalry with Delhi. In Delhi, the hosts have had a slight edge with a record of 7-6 in 13 games. However, MI have a strong 4-1 record against DC since 2023.
Rohit Sharma led Mumbai’s chase with a 148-run opening stand alongside Ryan Rickelton, highlighting their batting depth, while Suryakumar Yadav’s fitness remains the only concern in an otherwise settled line-up.
MI Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
Impact subs: Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar
Injuries/Unavailabilities: Suryakumar Yadav trained with fitness and running drills after a groin issue, while Mitchell Santner joined MI in Delhi and practised fully in nets.
Mumbai Indians, buoyed by a record chase, face Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in a high-scoring contest. With Santner returning, MI gain balance, while DC look to fix top-order issues in a game likely to test both attacks.