Preview: Match 13, DC vs MI

Delhi Capitals (DC) will be up against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday. Currently, DC and MI are placed in the second and the third position in the points table respectively, both the teams have won two matches and lost one in three matches that they have played.

Delhi Capitals easily chased down the mammoth target in their previous match against Punjab Kings (PBKS). While batting first PBKS scored 195 runs, which was easily pursued by DC with Shikhar Dhawan scoring 92 runs. Both the openers of DC are looking in good touch with Shikhar Dhawan currently possessing the orange cap, and he has scored 186 runs in the tournament already with an average of 62.00 and at a strike rate of 163.16.

Mumbai Indians have won two consecutive matches and are looking like a very tough side to beat. In their previous match, where the conditions for batting were not good, Rohit Sharma and Quinton De Kock put up a really quick 55 runs opening partnership with Kieron Pollard coming in the latter half of the innings and smashing 35 runs with a strike rate of 159.09. Also, youngster Rahul Chahar is very impressive as he took 3 wickets in the previous match and gave away only 19 runs in his quota of four overs. Currently, he is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament and has picked up 7 wickets in three matches with an average of 12.71.

So, in this clash both the teams will be looking to keep their winning momentum going. Can Mumbai Indians win three matches in a row or will Delhi Capitals emerge victorious.

Pitch and Conditions:

This match will be played in M.A. Chidambaram Stadium and it looks like that chasing here will not work as in the last five matches played here the team chasing ended up losing. So, the toss is going to be very crucial and the team winning the toss will choose to bat first. Spinners are going to get a lot of help from the wicket.

Probable XI:

Delhi Capitals:

After a wonderful performance against the Punjab Kings, there is no need to make any changes in the side. Delhi Capitals should go with the same eleven in the next match.

Team: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith, Rishabh Pant (C and WK), Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Lukman Meriwala, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan

Mumbai Indians:

Mumbai Indians should also stick to the same side and they should not disturb the winning combination.

Team: Quinton De Kock (WK), Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Adam Milne, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult

Head-to-Head:

Played – 28

DC – 12

MI – 16