The upcoming 20th match of IPL 2024 will witness the clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC). Scheduled for Sunday, April 7, this MI vs DC showdown will unfold at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. 

In IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya leads Mumbai Indians (MI) while Rishabh Pant captains Delhi Capitals (DC). Interestingly, both teams have undergone leadership changes since the previous season. Hardik Pandya has taken over the reins from Rohit Sharma in Mumbai, while Rishabh Pant has returned to helm Delhi Capitals after sitting out the previous season.

Both Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have had a disappointing start to their IPL 2024 campaigns. Rishabh Pant’s squad has won one match and lost three out of four, while Hardik Pandya’s team has suffered defeats in all three matches played so far. Consequently, MI and DC currently occupy the bottom two spots on the points table.

Probable Playing 11

MI (Probable XI): Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka. Impact sub: Nuwan Thushara.

DC (Probable XI): Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Rasikh Dar Salam, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed. Impact sub: Abishek Porel.

MI vs DC Dream 11 Predictions Team

Wicket-Keepers – Sam Billings

Batters – Chris Lynn, Colin Munro (vc), Max Bryant

All-Rounders – Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel

Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Anrich Nortje, Akash Madhwal, Khaleel Ahmed

MI vs RR Head-to-Head Records:

In their 33 encounters so far, Mumbai Indians (MI) have had the edge with 18 victories, while Delhi Capitals (DC) have notched up 15 wins, making for closely contested matches. Last season, they met only once, with MI emerging victorious by six wickets. MI holds a record of six wins and three defeats against DC at the Wankhede Stadium.

MI vs RR: Weather and Pitch Report

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for high-scoring T20Is, with an average first innings total of 172 and second innings total of 161. Teams batting second have won 7 out of 12 T20Is there, making it a good chasing ground. India holds the record for the highest-ever total of 240/3. The pitch favors both bowlers and batters, witnessed by Glenn Maxwell’s double century in an ODI World Cup. Spinners and seamers enjoy equal advantage, but batsmen have historically dominated.

With the MI vs DC IPL 2024 match scheduled in the afternoon, there’s only a minimal 2% chance of rain on Sunday, ensuring the game won’t be affected. However, players will contend with scorching temperatures reaching 35°C, posing challenges due to the extreme heat.