IPL 2024: MI Targets Double Triumph; Set Sights On Second Win Over DC

The scorching Delhi afternoon on Friday found relief in thunderstorms, providing a brief respite for players gearing up for the IPL 2024 clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.

Bracing for Sweltering Saturday
However, Saturday's forecast predicts temperatures in the late 30s, setting the stage for a challenging encounter where both teams will not only battle each other but also the relentless heat.

Playoff Race Intensifies
Despite residing in the bottom half of the table, both teams remain firmly in the playoffs race. DC, led by captain Rishabh Pant, has shown signs of improvement, securing victories in three of their last four games.

High-Scoring Encounters Expected
Their previous meeting with MI witnessed a high-scoring affair, with over 439 runs scored across 40 overs. With pitch conditions favoring batsmen in Delhi, another run-fest is on the cards.

MI Struggles for Consistency

MI, after recovering from a series of defeats at the start of the season, find themselves grappling with consistency issues. Losing two of their last three games, they face a tough challenge against DC, the team they secured their first win against this season.

Both teams will need to bring their best performance amidst the challenging weather conditions to secure a crucial victory in the playoff race.

Match Details

• What: DC vs MI, IPL Match no 43
  
• When: April 27 (Saturday)
  
• Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
  

Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

Probable Playing XIs
DC

Prithvi Shaw

Jake Fraser-McGurk

Axar Patel

Shai Hope

Rishabh Pant (c & wk)

Tristan Stubbs

Abishek Porel

Kuldeep Yadav

Anrich Nortje/Jhye Richardson

Khaleel Ahmed

Mukesh Kumar

MI

Rohit Sharma

Ishan Kishan (wk)

Suryakumar Yadav

Tilak Varma

Hardik Pandya

Tim David

Nehal Wadhera

Mohammad Nabi

Gerald Coetzee

Piyush Chawla

Jasprit Bumrah