The Mumbai Indians (MI) are eager to recover and avert a third straight loss as they face the well-performing Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, April 13, in IPL 2025.
The five-time champions are accustomed to sluggish beginnings — and this season is no exception. With merely one victory from five matches, MI finds themselves under strain and urgently in need of a revival. Their performances to date have been disjointed, and matching up against a self-assured Delhi squad on their home ground won’t be a straightforward challenge.
Delhi Capitals, the sole unbeaten side in the tournament thus far, have surpassed expectations despite lacking a glamorous roster. They’ve effectively utilized their assets, with rising star Vipraj Nigam shining bright and KL Rahul flourishing in his new middle-order position. However, they’ll be put to the test against an MI team that, on paper, possesses significant strength — particularly with the bat — and the conditions in Delhi could lead to a closely contested match.
Surface Analysis
The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed the highest scoring rates in IPL 2024, with an average first-innings score of 235 across five matches. Anticipate similar results this time — the small boundaries and a flat surface should allow batters to excel. Given that this is the ground’s inaugural match of the season, all eyes will be on whether bowlers receive any assistance.
Meteorological Outlook
The weather in Delhi is forecasted to be bright and clear, with a slightly hazy evening. No precipitation is expected.
Rivalry Overview
In 35 encounters, MI holds a slight advantage over DC with 19 victories to Delhi’s 16. The rivalry has been closely contested in recent times, with MI leading 3-2 since 2022. However, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC has the advantage, winning 7 out of 12 matches — including their most recent clash in 2024.
Where to View
Live coverage will be accessible on the Star Sports Network, and the match can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
Game Forecast
With the pitch expected to support the batters, a high-scoring match is on the horizon. While DC remains unbeaten, MI’s superior batting lineup might provide them with a slight advantage — making them minor favorites in what promises to be an exhilarating game.
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Fa du Plessis, Ja Fraser-McGurk, K Rahul (wk), Trist Stubbs, Axa Patel (c), Ashu Sharma, Vip Nigam, Mitche Starc, Mo Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Player: Abishek Porel
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Wi Jacks, Ry Rickelton (wk), Suryaku Yadav, Tilak Varma, Har Pandya (c), Nam Dhir, Mitche Saintner, Deep Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
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