Delhi Capitals (DC), who have suffered three consecutive losses in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, will play host to Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 11 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Mumbai Indians, their opponent for the evening, are also winless this season, as neither their bowling nor their batting has shown much promise. As Rohit himself acknowledged, the senior players must now stand up, the performance of captain Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav is also a major cause for concern. Here is all you need to know before the DC vs MI clash.
Unlike the MI skipper, the DC skipper, David Warner has been scoring runs consistently in every match. Warner even though being amongst the runs is still being criticised by many for his strike rate. The southpaw opener from Australia has scored 158 runs at an average of 52.67. The concerning fact for DC is the strike rate at which these runs came. Warner this season has been striking the ball at just 117.04.
Another issue the team needs to address right away is Prithvi Shaw’s form. Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel, on the other hand, are in excellent form right now and will probably play a significant role against Mumbai.
DC vs MI Match Details
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 16, IPL 2023
Venue:
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Date & Time:
Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 PM IST
DC vs MI Pitch Report
The surface will provide a lot of assistance to batters, so spectators can anticipate a high-scoring contest when these two teams square off. Anything over 175 will be a solid total on this ground, so spinners can benefit from some assistance in the middle overs. The captain who wins the toss should take the decision to bowl first.
Delhi Capitals (DC):
David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Phil Salt (wk), Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Jofra Archer, Arshad Khan, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff
DC vs MI Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
David Warner:
The southpaw is among the top run scorers and is expected to continue his strong play. He should focus on improving his strike rate, as he can give Delhi their first victory of the year. The international player for Australia has 158 runs in three games thus far.
Probable best bowler
Khaleel Ahmed:
The top order of MI can be troubled by the left-handed quick with the new ball. Khaleel has only taken three wickets in his first three games, so there is still potential for growth. However, players like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav have found it challenging to play against left-arm pacers, so Khaleel can benefit from it.
Today’s Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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