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 at the bottom. IPL 2024 status. On the other hand, DC won a crucial home match against CSK before losing to KKR in Visakhapatnam on April 3. With one win and three losses, DC are placed ninth in the IPL 2024 standings with two points on the board. Ahead of an important match, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both the sides.
MI predicted XI
Rohit Sharma
Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has had a tremendous start in IPL 2024. Despite a strike rate of 164.28, the star opening batsman 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 batsman Ishan Kishan has also struggled at the top of the order so far in IPL 2024. Ishan, who has scored only 50 runs in three matches, has failed to find rhythm with the bat. The southpaw was MI’s second-highest run-scorer last year with 454 runs in 15 matches.
Suryakumar Yadav
MI talisman Suryakumar Yadav has been approved by the National Cricket Academy and the brilliant batsman has joined the Mumbai camp ahead of the DC clash. Last season, the right-handed batsman was MI’s leading run-scorer with 605 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 181.13.
Tilak Verma
Tilak Verma has been one of the shining stars for Mumbai this year. The southpaw has scored 121 runs in three innings at an impressive average of 40.33 and will be looking to deliver against DC.
Hardik Pandya (Captain)
Mumbai Indians’ new captain Hardik Pandya has failed to convert his fast start into big scores this year. The right-handed batsman has scored only 69 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 153.33.
tim david
Australian explosive batsman Tim David was seen faltering on the slow pitch against SRH and GT. The Singapore-born cricketer has scored 70 runs in three innings this season and will look to deliver a big performance against DC.
Gerald Coetzee
South Africa’s young and promising fast bowler, Gerald Coetzee, has been a regular starter for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. Coetzee has taken three wickets in as many matches, despite scoring at an average of 11.42.
Piyush Chawla
It has become difficult for Indian leg spinner Piyush Chawla to repeat the success of IPL 2023 this year. The experienced spinner has taken only two wickets at an economy of 10.38 in three matches in IPL 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians’ fast bowling leader Jasprit Bumrah has once again performed well this year. Apart from being economical, Bumrah has taken three wickets in as many matches this season.
Akash Madhwal
MI’s search for IPL 2023 Akash Madhwal has picked up where he left off last season. The right-arm fast bowler took 14 wickets at an average of 8.58 in just eight innings in 2023. In his first game against RR, Madhwal took three wickets for only 20 runs.
quena mafaka
South Africa’s Kwena Mafaka was the leading wicket-taker at the U19 World Cup 2024 with 21 wickets at an excellent economy of 3.08 in six matches. The young left-arm fast bowler has been tipped as a cleaner in IPL 2024 but the MI think tank will likely back him against DC.
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Romario Shepherd/Mohammed Nabi
DC probable XI
david warner
Australian legend David Warner has almost regained his IPL form this year. The three-time Orange Cap winner has scored 148 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 143.68. Warner’s form will play an important role if DC is to make a comeback at Wankhede.
Prithvi Shaw
Despite not enjoying the best IPL seasons in the last few years, Prithvi Shaw has looked in good form this season. Shaw has scored 53 runs in two innings at an average of 155.88 in IPL 2024.
shy hope
West Indies batsman Shai Hope can replace injured Mitchell Marsh against MI. The Caribbean made his IPL debut against PBKS by scoring 33 runs at a strike rate of 132.
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
The return of captain Rishabh Pant remains a topic of discussion in IPL 2024. The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 152 runs in four matches at an average of 158.33. His quickfire inning of 55 runs against KKR energized the DC camp.
Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs, one of the rising talents of South African cricket, is a rarity in T20 batting. He has scored 103 runs in four matches at an average of 158.46. This year he will play an important role in the lower middle order of DC.
Akshar Patel
Axar Patel is one of India’s top all-rounders at the moment, and he adds depth to DC’s batting and bowling department. He has scored 43 runs and taken two wickets in four matches this year.
Enrique Nortje
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has taken four wickets in three IPL matches for DC this year. The Delhi bowler has taken 57 wickets in 43 IPL games since his debut.
Khalil Ahmed
Khalil Ahmed has been the favorite bowler for DC this year. The left-arm fast bowler has taken six wickets in four innings at an average of 8.18. His wicket-taking ability in the powerplay will be important for DC.
-Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav will lead DC’s spin department and is one of India’s leading spinners, having taken 74 wickets in 75 IPL matches so far. This season, the Chinaman has taken three wickets in two matches at an average of 7.62.
Rasikh Dar Salaam
Since his IPL debut in 2019, Rasikh Dar Salaam has played only five IPL matches so far. The right-arm fast bowler has performed remarkably well in the domestic circuit, but he is yet to get a single wicket in the IPL.
Ishant Sharma
Indian veteran Ishant Sharma looked confident against KKR despite conceding 43 runs for two wickets. Overall, he has taken 85 wickets in 104 IPL matches at an average of 8.12.
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Lalit Yadav/Sumit Kumar
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