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Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals
The Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face off in the 20th game of the IPL 2024 at Wankhede Stadium. This game is a big deal because the Mumbai team hasn't won any games yet this season and they're at the very bottom of the points table.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have only won 1 out of their 4 games and are also looking to bounce back after a big loss in their last match against KKR where they lost by 106 runs.
When looking at the past, these two teams have played against each other 33 times, and Mumbai has won 18 times and Delhi 15 times. But in their last 5 games, Delhi has won 3 matches while Mumbai has won 2 matches so it's going to be an interesting clash. Mumbai has the home-ground advantage this time, which might help them win their first match of the season.
Given the high-scoring nature of Wankhede Stadium and the powerful hitters like Rohit, Ishan, and Rishabh in both lineups, it's likely that the total sixes will exceed 16.5 in this match.
The betting tip is...
Total Sixes Over 16.5
76 %
24 %
Mumbai IndiansDelhi CapitalsRohit Sharma, with a formidable tally of 792 runs against Delhi, will be pivotal at the top, alongside Ishan Kishan who has amassed 423 runs against the same opposition. The spotlight will also be on Tilak Varma, the current season's top scorer for Mumbai with 121 runs from 3 matches, indicating his fine form.
On the bowling front, Akash Madhwal stands out with 17 wickets in 8 matches, boasting an impressive economy of 7.62 and a strike rate of 9.35, making him a crucial asset in Mumbai's bowling lineup.
Despite Hardik Pandya's captaincy being under scrutiny for the team's lackluster performance so far, his potential for explosive innings cannot be underestimated. Similarly, Tim David's powerful striking has been noticeable, though the team awaits a defining innings from him in this season. Bumrahβs fine form and his 23 wickets tally against DC is noteworthy.Β
Suryakumar Yadav is expected to make a comeback for this crucial game, having passed his fitness tests, which could significantly bolster Mumbai's middle order.
We predict Suryakumar to be in the Playing XI.
Predicted Lineup: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka
Delhi Capitals' captain Rishabh Pant is in great form, having scored 372 runs against MI and hitting fifties in his last 2 games. David Warner is also doing well, scoring 148 runs this season, with Pant right behind him with 152 runs. They've both been playing really well even though the team hasn't been doing great overall.
Tristan Stubbs is another player to watch out for because he's been hitting the ball really hard, with a strike rate of 158.46.
Mitchell Marsh hasn't been doing as well as expected with his batting, so he'll be looking to do better in the next games.
For the bowlers, Khaleel Ahmed is leading with 6 wickets in 4 games, showing he's in good form. Anrich Nortje has taken 4 wickets in 3 games and is expected to get even better. Ishant Sharma has also added 9 wickets in 8 games to the team's effort, but he can still tighten up his game a bit more.
Warner, Pant & Khaleel are the in-form players.
Predicted Lineup: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Despite MI's struggling start to the season with no wins yet, their strong lineup, including Rohit Sharma and the returning Suryakumar Yadav, could turn the tide, especially with the home-ground advantage. DC, with only one win from four games, will rely heavily on their captain Rishabh Pant's exceptional form and David Warner's consistent scoring.Β
However, MI's need for a win and the pressure on DC to bounce back from their recent heavy loss might just tilt the balance in MI's favour, giving them a slight edge to secure their first win of the season. Expect a high-scoring game at the Wankhede Stadium with a Mumbai Indians win.
