Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Axar Patel
Rishabh Pant
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Axar Patel
Rishabh Pant
Jasprit Bumrah
Suryakumar Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Axar Patel | | All-rounder | 9 | 78 | 18 | 18 | 92.5 |
| VC | Rishabh Pant | | WK-Batter | 10 | 80 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 91.6 |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | | Bowler | 10.5 | 92 | 15 | 18 | 91.4 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | | Batter | 10 | 88 | 15 | 18 | 89.8 |
| 5 | Kuldeep Yadav | | Bowler | 9 | 82 | 18 | 18 | 89.5 |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya | | All-rounder | 10 | 75 | 15 | 18 | 88.6 |
| 7 | Anrich Nortje | | Bowler | 8.5 | 72 | 18 | 16.5 | 83.3 |
| 8 | David Warner | | Batter | 9.5 | 68 | 18 | 16.5 | 81.8 |
| 9 | Rohit Sharma | | Batter | 10 | 70 | 15 | 16.5 | 78.6 |
| 10 | Tim David | | Batter | 8.5 | 65 | 15 | 15 | 74.9 |
Pitch Report — Arun Jaitley
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi offers a balanced wicket. The pitch helps seamers early with some movement, then flattens out for batting. Spinners find help in the second innings. April heat in Delhi can be a factor in afternoon games.
For afternoon matches, batting first is preferred as the conditions are more predictable. Evening games slightly favor the chasing team.
Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai Indians have been dominant against Delhi Capitals, winning 20 of 30 encounters. Despite Rishabh Pant's brilliance, MI's firepower with Bumrah and Rohit Sharma has consistently proved decisive.
DC vs MI — Match Preview
An afternoon blockbuster in Delhi as Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals host Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians. This fixture has produced some of the most thrilling finishes in IPL history. Pant vs Bumrah is one of cricket's most fascinating modern rivalries — the fearless left-hander against the world's best T20 bowler. The Delhi heat at 3:30 PM will test fitness and endurance, adding another dimension to this heavyweight clash.
Why Watch This Match
- Rishabh Pant vs Jasprit Bumrah — fearless vs flawless
- Two massive IPL fanbases clash in the capital
- Afternoon heat adds a survival element to the contest
- David Warner's aggression vs MI's disciplined bowling unit