DC vs MI, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 29 [Source: AP Photos]
Delhi Capitals (DC) will play against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 29th match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India on April 14 at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
DC vs MI Toss Update
Delhi Capitals have won the toss and they will field first
DC Team Changes: Faf du Plessis is injured
MI Team Changes: Same Team
Hot Picks for DC vs MI Dream11 Team Today
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul
- IPL 2025 Form: 185 Runs in 5 Matches
- DC's leading run-scorer this season with an impressive strike rate of 155.46. KL Rahul's ability to play long innings and accelerate when needed makes him a top fantasy pick.
Mitchell Starc
- IPL 2025 Form: 9 Wickets in 5 Matches
- The Australian speedster has been DC's most successful bowler this season with 9 wickets. Mitchell Starc's ability to pick up wickets in both powerplay and death overs makes him a must-have for fantasy contests.
Kuldeep Yadav
- IPL 2025 Form: 8 Wickets in 5 Matches
- The left-arm wrist spinner has been in excellent form, picking up 8 wickets while maintaining a good economy rate. Kuldeep Yadav's wicket-taking ability in the middle overs makes him one of the top picks for this match.
Mumbai Indians
Suryakumar Yadav
- IPL 2025 Form: 199 Runs in 5 Matches
- The dynamic batter has been MI's leading run-scorer this season with 199 runs at an impressive strike rate of 173.04. Suryakumar Yadav's 360-degree batting makes him a top pick for this match, especially on the batting-friendly Delhi pitch.
Hardik Pandya
- IPL 2025 Form: 81 Runs and 10 Wickets in 5 Matches
- The all-rounder has been exceptional with both bat and ball, contributing 81 runs and taking a team-high 10 wickets. Hardik Pandya's ability to impact the game in multiple facets makes him one of the most valuable players for fantasy contests.
Tilak Varma
- IPL 2025 Form: 151 Runs in 5 Matches
- The young left-hander has been consistent for MI this season, scoring 151 runs at a strike rate of 145.19. Tilak Varma's ability to play spin well makes him a good pick for this match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DC vs MI Match 29 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Clear |
Pitch | Batting friendly with some assistance for spinners |
Weather - The weather in New Delhi is expected to be clear during the match. The temperature will hover around 29°C with no chance of rain. As reported by AccuWeather, there is 0% chance of precipitation during the game.
Pitch - The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch in Delhi has traditionally been good for batting, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. The surface tends to get slower as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play in the second innings. Teams have generally preferred to chase at this venue, though dew hasn't been a significant factor in the evening games this season.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi - Record Of Chasing Teams
All the four matches played at this venue in IPL 2024 were won by the team batting second. The average first innings score has been around 180-190. Therefore, winning the toss and batting second seems to be the preferred option at this venue.
DC vs MI Match 29 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Suryakumar Yadav | KL Rahul |
Small League Contests | Mitchell Starc | Hardik Pandya |
Grand League Contests | Kuldeep Yadav | Tilak Varma |
DC vs MI Match 29 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
DC vs MI, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Ryan Rickelton, Abhishek Porel
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Vipraj Nigam
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: KL Rahul
DC vs MI Match 29 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
DC vs MI, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Ryan Rickelton, Abhishek Porel
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounder: Hardik Pandya
Bowler: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vignesh Puthur
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Vice-captain: Mitchell Starc
DC vs MI Match 29 Expert Advice
The Delhi pitch favours batsmen, especially in the powerplay. Prioritise top-order batters and spinners who will be effective in the middle overs. For a balanced fantasy XI, include power-hitters like Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul alongside wicket-taking bowlers like Starc and Kuldeep. Hardik Pandya's all-round ability makes him a valuable differential pick that could determine your contest rankings.