IPL 2024 Match 20, MI Vs DC | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

MI will look to secure their first win of IPL 2024 vs DC (IPLT20.com)

In the upcoming clash between the bottom two teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 table, Mumbai Indians are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals in what promises to be an exciting Match 20 encounter on Sunday, April 7, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Both teams, having tasted defeat in their recent outings, will be eager to turn the tide in their favour.

MI vs DC: Team Previews

Mumbai Indians

Under the fresh captaincy of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have found themselves in turbulent waters, failing to secure a win in their first three matches and are langusiging at the bottom of the tabe.

Despite spirited efforts against formidable opponents including Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and most recently, the Rajasthan Royals—who handed them a six-wicket defeat—the Mumbai squad's ship is yet to sail smoothly.

The team’s batting core, featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, has shown glimpses of brilliance but has fallen short of anchoring their innings to safe harbours.

In their last match, a tactical pivot saw Jasprit Bumrah taking charge in the powerplay, though the move did not pay dividends in the face of a modest total. Amidst a somewhat dreary bowling landscape, Akash Madhwal made a mark in what was the only silver lining for MI from the game.

However, all eyes are now on Suryakumar Yadav, fresh from the injury list, whose bat is keenly awaited to score some runs and bolster Mumbai's batting arsenal as they look to register their first win of IPL 2024.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals have lost three out of their four IPL 2024 matches (IPLT20.com)

Delhi Capitals, perched a notch above Mumbai at ninth place, haven’t had smooth sailing either, having won just one of their first four matches.

After initial setbacks against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, they briefly righted their ship with a win over CSK, only to be capsized by the Kolkata Knight Riders in a staggering 106-run defeat.

This match saw KKR posting IPL’s second-hightst total, a mountain too steep for Delhi to climb. The Capitals' lineup, heavily reliant on Rishabh Pant and David Warner, is yet to witness significant contributions from others in the cadre.

This has left massive room for potential for players like Prithvi Shaw and Mitchell Marsh to step into the limelight and make a mark with their performances.

Notably, their recent clash against KKR highlighted the need for a strengthened bowling strategy to complement their batting. DC will look to get back to winning ways by beating MI in the upcoming clash.

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MI vs DC: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium, a venue renowned for its batting paradises, is all set to roll out a wicket that promises to be a run-fest. With the deck primed for flamboyant stroke play and seamers likely to get a hint of movement with the new ball, an electrifying cricketing clash is on the horizon. In the recent MI vs RR clash, the new ball did talk early on, nudging Mumbai Indians to a sub-par total, which the visitors chased down with ease, highlighting the chase-friendly nature of the turf. Given this, the skipper winning the toss will be inclined to bowl first, aiming to exploit the initial conditions before setting their batsmen loose on a potentially placid track in the second innings.

MI vs DC: Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Subs: Dewald Brevis, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thusara, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(wk/c), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Imapct Subs: Mukesh Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Praveen Dubey, Sumit Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk

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MI vs DC: Winner Prediction

Considering the string batting line up and home advantage, Mumbai Indians are favourites to win the MI vs DC IPL 2024 clash.

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