MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Hardik Pandya takes centre stage again as Mumbai Indians meet Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon. This match marks the start of the doubleheader day and will be followed by Lucknow Super Giants’ match against Gujarat Titans later in the day.
Hardik Pandya is under immense pressure after failing to guide Mumbai Indians to a victory in his first three games as captain.
The last two defeats however will frustrate him the most. It was the bowling unit that completely became invisible against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while the batting unit took a turn for the worse in the last match against Rajasthan Royals. Making the two units work in tandem is the main issue that needs addressing for MI.
Delhi Capitals are also treading in same water as Mumbai Indians. One win in the first four games is not the return that can be associated with the team targeting the top four. DC also need to snap their bad run of results and must do so before it’s too late.
MI vs DC Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is typically flat and favors batsmen, making it challenging for bowlers to rein in when the batters are in run-scoring mode. However, the new ball can produce some tricks, as seen in Trent Boult’s dismantling of the Mumbai Indians’ top-order batsmen in the last match at this venue. Despite that exceptional performance, it’s generally anticipated that batsmen will have the upper hand against bowlers on this pitch.
Weather Report: It’s an afternoon game so expect excessive heat when the match commences at the Wankhede Stadium. The temperature is likely to hover around 34°C while the humidity level may reach around 40% which makes the conditions even hard for the players.
Also Read: MI vs DC Match prediction
Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 33 |
| MI Wins | 18 |
| DC Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Mumbai Indians
- Suryakumar Yadav has joined Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the huge clash against Delhi Capitals. But the 33-year-old will be put through a late fitness test before being named in MI Playing XI.
- Tim David, Dewald Brevis and Gerald Coetzee are expected to be named as overseas players, while the fourth spot might be a toss up between Kwena Maphaka and Luke Wood.
- Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma will continue to open the innings for the Mumbai Indians.
Delhi Capitals
- Kuldeep Yadav has been ruled out of this clash due to an injury. The 29-year-old spinner missed the last two DC matches.
- Prithvi Shaw has impressed in two innings and should open the batting along with David Warner.
- Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs and Anrich Nortje are likely to be the remaining three overseas player in DC Playing XI.
TOP Picks For MI vs DC Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Rohit Sharma: The former Mumbai Indians captain remains MI’s best batsman and a dangerous one as well. More importantly, the 36-year-old has scored those runs at an incredible striking of 164.28. For Mumbai Indians to get a win here, Rohit will have to play a key role here.
Combined IPL 2024 Stats: 69 runs, High-Score 43 - David Warner: This IPL 2024 season stands out for a particular reason: players who were expected to retire have continued to shine, and David Warner is among them. The Australian has often led the charge for the Delhi Capitals, showcasing his resilience and skill. Currently, he ranks as the second-highest scorer for DC this season, with an impressive tally of 148 runs across four matches.
Combined IPL 2024 Stats: 148 runs, High-Score 52 - Rishabh Pant: The Indian wicket-keeper batsman is the leading scorer for Delhi Capitals with 152 runs across four innings. He played a blinder of an innings against the KKR in the last match, showcasing a breathtaking display of absolute hitting during a 55-run show off just 25 balls.
Batting Stats From Last IPL 2024 Match: 55 Runs (25, 4X4, 5X6) - Hardik Pandya: A player who can affect the match in two ways, with his bowling skills and with his batting. The flamboyant all-rounder is under immense pressure due to MI losing the first three games. But what we have seen though the last few years, Pandya plays better when the pressure is huge.
Batting Stats From Last IPL 2024 Match: 34 Runs (21, 6X4, 0X6)
Vice-Captain Options:
- Tilak Varma: One of the positives for Mumbai Indians this season is the form of Tilak Varma. The 22-year-old has racked up 121 runs across three innings with 64 being the high score for the young batsman.
Batting Stats From Last IPL 2024 Match: 32 Runs (29, 0X4, 2X6) - Mitchell Marsh: Just like Pandya, Marsh is a two-way player. But he is a batsman first these days and bowls occasionally. But even as a batsman only, Marsh can be more than handful and remains a danger for MI bowlers.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah is among the best in the business when it comes to bowling. This game presents an opportunity for him to bounce back after a couple of ineffective performances in recent matches.
MI vs DC Predicted Lineups
Mumbai Indians Expected Playing 11: Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Piyush Chawla, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka
Delhi Capitals Expected Playing 11: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Abishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (C / WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
MI vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant, I Kishan
- Batsmen: R Sharma, D Warner (VC), T Varma, D Brevis
- All-rounders: M Marsh, H Pandya (C), A Patel
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Ahmed
MI vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: I Kishan
- Batsmen: R Sharma (C), D Warner, T Varma, P Shaw, T David
- All-rounders: M Marsh (VC), H Pandya, A Patel
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Ahmed
Disclaimer: The above teams are based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
