IPL 2024, MI vs DC: Delhi Capitals Opt To Bowl As Mumbai Indians Search First Win; Check Playing XIs

Mumbai: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are still chasing their first points in the Indian Premier League. They face Delhi Capitals in their second home match at Wankhede Stadium today. The match is set to take place under scorching temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Mumbai will look to capitalize on home conditions to grab their first points.

On the flip side, Delhi Capitals are coming off a heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders and are aiming for consistency. They need to shake off their previous loss and refocus to avoid slipping down the ranks early in the season.

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant will be the centre of attention for contrasting reasons. Pandya has faced boos from fans in previous games, likely due to his captaincy role replacing Rohit Sharma. However, Delhi Capitals’ Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, has urged fans not to boo Pandya, emphasizing his appointment as captain by Mumbai Indians.

Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is showing signs of returning to form, posing a potential threat to Mumbai Indians, especially in front of the Wankhede crowd.

In terms of head-to-head statistics, Mumbai Indians have a slight edge over Delhi Capitals, winning 18 out of the 33 matches played between them. However, all matches have produced results, with Delhi winning 15 games.

Regarding pitch conditions, Wankhede Stadium typically offers movement with the new ball. However, swing might be reduced in a day game, resulting in a favourable batting track.

Playing XIs

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

Mumbai Indians Subs: Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani

Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Delhi Capitals Subs: Kumar Kushagra, Yash Dhull, Fraser-McGurk, Sumit Kumar, Praveen Dubey