Another weekend of the tournament. Another intensifying clash between the strong arsenals. As we head to the final weekend of the IPL, the match between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals is something to check out.
We have a team who has been out of the playoffs race for quite a long time but has been promising enough with their young-gun players, while there is another team whose result would matter the chances of Royal Challengers Bangalore playoff spot.
In simple words, we might expect an intriguing, BLUE vs BLUE clash.
When we come to Mumbai Indians, it has been a nightmare of a stint in the ongoing edition. Though they had a promising squad and were decent enough in the auction race, many have expected them to be one of the top contenders for the 2022 edition. This team happens to be the first ones to get eliminated from the playoffs race. But during the ending stages of their game, they have tried to show their performance to the fullest, thanks to the young players like Tilak Verma, Tim David, etc.
When we come to Delhi Capitals, it is one of the most consistent teams in the whole IPL. Ever since they have changed their name and logo (earlier Delhi Daredevils), they have made it to the playoffs since the 2019 edition. Coming to the ongoing edition, they have been a powerhouse of young and overseas players. Be it from Lalit Yadav to Rowman Powell, they have shown some promising performances in the edition. When we come to their points table scenario, the team led by the young captain Rishabh Pant, it is a do-or-die match for them. By winning seven matches out of their 13 games, if they win the clash against Mumbai Indians, they would seal the final spot in the playoffs race. But, the fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore would be praying for them to lose, as they are leading the race for the final spot. Even, if the Delhi Capitals win the match, they would match the points like Royal Challengers Bangalore, but with a positive Net Run-Rate (NRR) and Delhi Capitals would qualify for the playoffs.
MI's Predicted XI: Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper), Rohit Sharma (Captain), Tilak Verma, Daniel Sams, Tristan Stubbs, Hrithik Shokeen, Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Kumar Karthikeya
DC's Predicted XI: David Warner, Sarfaraz Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Rowman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje.
Live-streaming Timing & Pitch Report:
Date & Time: 21st May 2022, 19:30 IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar (Online)
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
This track mainly favours the bowlers, to be precise. But, with the dew factors, it might be a plus point for the batting team. To conclude this, it would be a healthy competition between the bat and ball on a Wankhede track.
MI vs DC Head-to-Head:
Total: 31 Matches
Won by Mumbai Indians: 16 Matches
Won by Delhi Capitals: 15 Matches
No result (NR): 0 Matches
In the last five matches: DC: 3 wins; MI: 2 wins; NR: 0
Interesting facts:
- Rohit Sharma needs to hit one more four to reach 900 fours in T20 cricket. He will become the third Indian to the milestone after Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli.
- Daniel Sams needs one more six to reach 50 sixes in T20 cricket.
- Sams needs to take one wicket to reach 100 wickets in T20 cricket.
- Khaleel Ahmed needs two more wickets to reach 50 wickets in the IPL. If he reaches this in this match, he will become the fastest Indian to take 50 IPL wickets, in 34 matches.
- Delhi Capitals have successfully chased the target to win against Mumbai Indians in each of the last three encounters.
- David Warner needs to hit three more fours to reach 200 fours for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He will become the fourth player to reach the milestone for the franchise after Virender Sehwag, Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan.
- Mitchell Marsh needs to hit six more fours to reach 250 fours in T20 cricket.
- Mitchell Marsh needs to score eight more runs to reach 3500 runs in T20 cricket.
- Mitchell Marsh needs 24 runs to complete 500 runs in the IPL.
- Rohit is 20 runs away from completing 5000 runs for MI in T20 cricket.
- Rohit needs nine fours to reach 450 fours for MI in the T20 games.
(Credits: CricTracker website)
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