Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, on April 13, 2025, will see action when the Mumbai Indians (MI), who are ready to take on the Delhi Capitals (DC), in Match 29 of the season, and the process, return to their home ground for the first time in ages. DC are back after two home fixtures in Visakhapatnam – and they’re back with serious momentum.
DC: Unbeaten and Unstoppable
The manager, Axar Patel, led the team, Delhi Capitals, which is flying high. Positioned at number two in the points table, they have won all their matches in a row up until now and have been clinical in their execution. Their last four games in the competition resulted in victories over:
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Chennai Super Kings
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Their consistent, enthusiastic batting and effective bowling have made them a formidable force for the title crown. Besides, the reinstated friendly batting nature of the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch will give the team a greater advantage.
MI: A Rocky Start, But Not Out
The … them to be able to conquer this season. In their last 6 games, they have won only once. So, they are now in a situation they cannot afford to lose.
One thing that MI is known for is its ability to turn failure into success, and it does have the talent to do it. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah are the old jedis with the strength of flipping the script.
Pitch and Weather Report
The track at the Delhi capital used to be a spinner’s paradise in the past, but with time, the surface has become a batsman’s best friend, where fans get high and low-scoring matches, with totals frequently crossing 200. Just await the top-order hitters for fireworks as the opposition takes the field to bowl.
For a nice outing at the cricket field, bring your sunglasses as the weather forecast reads nothing but sunny skies on the day of the match – a fantastic evening for cricket.
Head-to-Head: MI Slightly Ahead
The two sides have faced each other 35 times in the IPL:
- Mumbai Indians: 19 wins
- Delhi Capitals: 16 wins
In the IPL 2024, both teams achieved one victory against the other, portraying how evenly the two teams can perform on the day they play each other.
Probable Playing XIs – Dream11 Picks
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.
Mumbai Indians
Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.
What to Expect
This contest looks to be a battle between current and past performances. DC are in the best possible shape as far as their form, confidence, and the support they get from their fans are concerned, whereas MI may need a miracle to get their momentum back. You are in for an absolute slugfest with highlight shots, possibly an upset, and generally thrilling moments adding to the mix of the ongoing crazy IPL season.
