In this upcoming match, two struggling teams, both at the bottom of the table, will face off. One team suffered the ignominy of conceding more than 270 runs in an innings against SRH, while the other faced a similar fate against KKR. Mumbai, in particular, has faced defeat in their last three consecutive matches. On the other hand, Pant's Delhi has managed to secure only one victory out of four games leading up to this contest.
Probable XI:
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka.
Impact Players: Dewald Brevis, Akash Madhwal.
Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Jake Fraser McGurk, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact players: Abhishek Porel, Lalit Yadav.
The Mumbai Indians, five-time champions, have commenced their campaign in familiar fashion, succumbing to defeats in their initial encounters. However, their performance hasn't lived up to expectations thus far. Former skipper Rohit Sharma, despite promising starts in the initial matches, suffered a duck against Trent Boult. Ishan Kishan's batting form has also been lackluster. The onus now lies on the openers to provide the much-needed impetus. Moreover, the return of superstar Surya Kumar Yadav for this fixture might lift their morale and that also suggests Naman Dhir could be sidelined. Tilak has been a lone warrior in terms of run-scoring. All eyes are now on Hardik Pandya's leadership and his personal contribution on the field. Piyush Chawla, with his wealth of experience, must elevate his game to match expectations. Despite the challenges, the consistent Jasprit Bumrah, ably supported by Akash Madhwal, who impressed in the previous outing with three vital scalps, remains a bright spot for the Mumbai Indians.It remains to be seen if Gerald Coetzee earns another chance in the lineup, as his recent form has been below par. There's speculation that he could be replaced by either Nuwan Thushara or Luke Wood in the upcoming matches.
To secure the crucial two points, Mumbai must bring out their best performance.
Rishabh Pant & Co have endured a challenging run, tasting defeat in 3 out of 4 matches. It appears they're still in search of their optimal combination. Delhi has suffered a significant blow with the injury to their key player, Mitchell Marsh. This could pave the way for Jake to make his IPL debut, but the conundrum remains: where will he slot into the batting lineup? The inclusion of Jhye Richardson seems probable as well, especially given the underwhelming performance of their bowling unit. Rishabh's back-to-back half-centuries inject much-needed confidence into the batting order. Additionally, Stubbs' stellar form lower down the order adds depth to their batting prowess. However, the absence of the injured Kuldeep Yadav has exposed their bowling attack, with no standout performances to speak of. Mukesh Kumar's commendable display against Chennai was unfortunately overlooked in favor of Ishant Sharma. Given Rasikh Salam's underwhelming performance, Mukesh may indeed step in to replace him, while Sumit Kumar might make way for either Praveen Dubey or Lalit Yadav. The dynamics of their playing combination will be intriguing to observe, especially considering the absence of a couple of injured players.
Weather and pitch report: The weather forecast from accuweather.com predicts temperatures ranging from 34 to 31 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a rise in humidity from 24% at 3 pm to 40% in the evening.
The game is expected to have a high score, with another 200 runs likely for the team batting first. It's probable that the team winning the toss will opt to bat first, considering the dry pitch conditions, which may slow down during the second innings.
Interesting stats and facts:
- Surya Kumar Yadav needs only 1 four to complete 350 IPL fours.
- Tilak Varma is just 2 sixes away from completing 50 IPL sixes.
- Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of securing his 150th wicket, needing only two more to reach the milestone.
- Rohit Sharma (99) needs one catch to complete 100 catches in the IPL.
- Rishabh Pant is 10 runs away from completing 3000 runs in the IPL.
Match details:
Time: 3.30 PM (IST)
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema app
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