Rishabh Pant & his men at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (AP Photo)
In a much-anticipated rematch, the Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up to take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) once again, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Both teams are hungry for a victory, with DC looking to maintain their recent resurgence and MI aiming to climb up from their current eighth position on the points table.
DC vs MI: Team Previews
Delhi Capitals
For DC, skipper Rishabh Pant has been the driving force behind their recent successes. His spectacular batting form, coupled with inspiring leadership, has injected new life into the Capitals. Pant's unbeaten 88* against Gujarat Titans in the previous match showcased his ability to single-handedly turn the tide in his team's favor.
Supported by Axar Patel's explosive 66 off 43 and Tristan Stubbs's cameo, DC posted a formidable total of 224/4. While their bowling showed some vulnerability, particularly in the last over against Gujarat Titans, DC ultimately held their nerve to secure a crucial victory.
Heading into the clash against MI, DC will be banking on Pant's consistency with the bat and his astute captaincy to guide them to another triumph. Additionally, they will look to address any bowling frailties and maintain their composure under pressure, especially in the crucial death overs.
Mumbai Indians
On the other hand, MI finds themselves in a precarious position after a string of disappointing performances. Despite flashes of brilliance from individual players like Mohammad Nabi and Tilak Varma, MI's overall team performance has been inconsistent.
The recent nine-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals exposed their batting vulnerabilities and highlighted the need for a collective effort from the team.
As they prepare to face DC, MI will be eager to bounce back and reclaim their winning momentum. With seasoned campaigners like Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan in their ranks, MI possesses the firepower to turn the tables on any given day.
However, they will need to address their batting collapses and tighten up their fielding to stand a chance against a resurgent DC side.
DC vs MI: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | 27 April, 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Live Streaming & Online Broadcast | Star Sports and Jio Cinema |
DC vs MI: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
In the previous matches, the team batting first capitalized on aggressive batting, despite favorable conditions for chasing. With scorching Delhi heat, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for batting first. Expect spinners to thrive on a potentially dry pitch, unlike the previous games. Though not a high-scoring match, a total of 200-plus would be competitive.
DC vs MI: Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Shai Hope,Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Abhishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Sub: Rasikh Salam In For Prithvi Shaw
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Mohammad Nabi, Luke Wood, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Sub: Nuwan Thushara In For Suryakumar Yadav
DC vs MI: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket keepers | Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan |
| Batters | Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs |
| All Rounders | Axar Patel |
| Bowlers | Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed, Nehal Wadhera |
| Captain | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Vice Captain | Suryakumar Yadav |
DC vs MI: Winner Prediction
Considering the recent performances, Delhi Capitals will win this clash against 5-time champions Mumbai Indians.
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