In what promises to be an electrifying encounter, the Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Saturday, April 27, at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With both teams eyeing crucial points to bolster their standings in the IPL 2024 points table, anticipation is running high among cricket enthusiasts.
Team Overview:
Delhi Capitals (DC) 2024:
Owner: GMR Sports Pvt. Ltd & JSW Sports Pvt Ltd
Coach: Ricky Ponting
Captain: Rishabh Pant
DC Squad:
Batters: Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara, Abishek Porel, Harry Brook, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Sumit Kumar
Bowlers: Pravin Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Jake Fraser-Mcgurk, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson, Mukesh Kumar, Rasikh Dar
Mumbai Indians (MI) 2024:
Owner: GMR Sports Pvt. Ltd & JSW Sports Pvt Ltd
Coach: Mark Boucher
Captain: Hardik Pandya
MI Squad:
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Gerald Coetzee, Anshul Kamboj, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma
Bowlers: Kwena Maphaka, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Luke Wood, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara
Match Preview:
DC, currently positioned at number 6 on the points table with 4 wins out of 9 matches, will aim to consolidate their position with a strong performance against MI. On the other hand, MI, placed at number 8 with 3 wins from 8 matches, will be eager to climb up the ladder and their playoff prospects.
Head-to-Head Records:
In their IPL encounters so far, DC and MI have faced each other 34 times. MI holds a slight edge with 19 victories, while DC has emerged victorious on 15 occasions. Notably, Mumbai’s highest total against DC stands at 234, showcasing their batting prowess.
Key Players to Watch:
Rishabh Pant (DC): The explosive wicketkeeper-batsman and captain of DC, Pant’s aggressive batting style and astute leadership will be crucial for his team’s success.
Rohit Sharma (MI): The prolific opener and captain of MI, Sharma’s ability to anchor the innings and play big innings will be pivotal in MI’s quest for victory.
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website
Prediction:
As per data win probability, MI holds a 59% chance of clinching victory against DC in their 9th match of IPL 2024.
With scorching performances expected from star players and the tantalizing prospect of high-scoring encounters, cricket aficionados can look forward to an exhilarating showdown between DC and MI in the IPL 2024.
