Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Delhi Capitals (CSK) in the 20th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 7. After three consecutive losses, MI are reeling at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, DC won a crucial home fixture against CSK before losing to KKR in Visakhapatnam on April 3. With one win and three losses, DC are languishing ninth in the IPL 2024 standings with two points on the board. Ahead of a crucial outing, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
MI Predicted XI
Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians’ ex-skipper Rohit Sharma has had an underwhelming start to the IPL 2024. Despite striking at 164.28, the star opening batter has scored only 69 runs in three innings this season. His form will be crucial for MI’s success against DC on Sunday.
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
Hard-hitting batter Ishan Kishan has also struggled in the top order in IPL 2024 so far. Having scored only 50 runs in three matches, Ishan has failed to find the rhythm with the bat. The southpaw was MI’s second-highest run-scorer with 454 runs in 15 matches last year.
Suryakumar Yadav
MI’s talisman Suryakumar Yadav has been given clearance by the National Cricket Academy and the swashbuckling batter has joined the Mumbai camp ahead of the DC clash. Last season, the right-hander was MI’s highest run-scorer with 605 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 181.13.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma has been one of the shining lights for Mumbai this year. The southpaw has scored 121 runs in three innings at an impressive average of 40.33 and will be gearing up to perform against DC.
Hardik Pandya (captain)
Mumbai Indians’ new skipper Hardik Pandya has failed to convert quick starts into big numbers this year. The right-hander has scored only 69 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 153.33.
Tim David
Australian explosive batter Tim David looked stuttering on the slow tracks against SRH and GT. The Singapore-born cricketer has scored 70 runs in three innings this season and will look to go big against DC.
Gerald Coetzee
The young and promising fast bowler from South Africa, Gerald Coetzee, has been a regular starter for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024. Coetzee has taken three scalps in as many matches despite leaking runs at 11.42.
Piyush Chawla
India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has found it difficult to replicate his IPL 2023 success this year. The veteran spinner has picked only two wickets in three matches at an economy of 10.38 in IPL 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah
MI pace bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has once again delivered the goods this year. Apart from being economical, Bumrah has bagged three wickets in as many matches this season.
Akash Madhwal
MI’s find of the IPL 2023, Akash Madhwal, has begun from where he left last season. The right-arm pacer picked up 14 wickets in just eight innings at 8.58 in 2023. In his first game against RR, Madhwal returned with three scalps giving away only 20 runs.
Kwena Maphaka
South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka was the highest wicket-taker in the U19 World Cup 2024 with 21 scalps in six matches at an outstanding economy of 3.08. The young left-arm pacer has been taken for cleaners in the IPL 2024 but the MI think tank will most likely back him against DC.
Impact Sub
Romario Shepherd/Mohammad Nabi
DC Predicted XI
David Warner
Australian legend David Warner has nearly regained his IPL form this year. The three-time Orange Cap winner has smashed 148 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 143.68. Warner’s form will play a vital role for DC if they are to bounce back at Wankhede.
Prithvi Shaw
Despite not enjoying the best of IPL seasons in the past few years, Prithvi Shaw has looked in good touch this season. Striking at 155.88, Shaw has amassed 53 runs in two innings in the IPL 2024.
Shai Hope
West Indies batter Shai Hope might replace an injured Mitchell Marsh against MI. The Caribbean made his IPL debut against PBKS scoring 33 runs at a strike rate of 132.
Rishabh Pant (Captain & wicketkeeper)
Captain Rishabh Pant’s comeback has been the talk of the IPL 2024. The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 152 runs in four matches at 158.33. His quick-fire 55 against KKR breathed energy into the DC camp.
Tristan Stubbs
One of the emerging talents of South African cricket, Tristan Stubbs, is a rare commodity in T20 batting. He has smashed 103 runs in four matches at 158.46. This year, he will play a pivotal role in DC’s lower middle order.
Axar Patel
Axar Patel is one of India’s top all-rounders right now, and he adds depth to the batting and bowling departments of DC. He has scored 43 runs and claimed two wickets in four matches this year.
Anrich Nortje
South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has taken four wickets in three IPL outings for DC this year. The Delhi’s bowling spearhead has picked up 57 scalps in 43 IPL games since his debut.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed has been the go-to bowler for DC this year. The left-arm pacer has picked up six wickets in four innings at 8.18. His wicket-taking ability in the powerplay will be crucial for DC.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav will lead DC’s spin department and he’s one of India’s premier spinners having taken 74 wickets in 75 IPL matches so far. This season, the Chinaman has picked up three wickets in two outings at 7.62.
Rasikh Dar Salam
Since his IPL debut in 2019, Rasikh Dar Salam has played only five IPL games to date. The right-arm pacer has been a notable performer in the domestic circuit but he is yet to pick a wicket in the IPL.
Ishant Sharma
Indian veteran Ishant Sharma looked confident against KKR despite leaking 43 runs for two wickets. Overall in 104 IPL matches, he has taken 85 wickets at 8.12.
Impact Sub
Lalit Yadav/Sumit Kumar
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