OC's IPL Match Prediction Today: IPL 2024 DC vs MI, Who Will Win Today's Match?

Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya during toss in IPL 2024 [iplt20.com]Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya during toss in IPL 2024 [iplt20.com]

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians gear up to face each other in the 43rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This high-stakes match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on April 27th at 3:30 PM IST. 

The Delhi Capitals, buoyed by a recent close win against the Gujarat Titans, are determined to maintain their winning streak and secure valuable points to climb up the points table. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians, despite their struggles, are equally determined to turn their fortunes around and stay in the tournament. 


How has the Arun Jaitley Stadium’s pitch behaved?

The wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has looked like a flat batting deck. The batters have gotten full value for their shots and have enjoyed their time in the middle. Let us look at how the game has progressed in the different phases of the matches that have been played here. 

Phases
Avg 1st Innings Score
Avg Dismissals
Avg 2nd Innings Score
Avg Dismissals
Powerplay841771
Middle Overs822884
Death Overs682443


DC vs MI: Predicted Toss Result

We have seen four innings so far at this wicket in IPL 2024. Out of these, in three innings, the 200 mark has been breached. So this shows that the wicket has been dead and flat, providing heaven for the batters. However, the fact that both the matches played here have been won by the team batting first will be there in the minds of the two skippers. The captain winning the toss will look to bat first and put the scoreboard pressure on the opposition. 


DC vs MI: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 200-215
Predicted second innings score: 195-219

Predicted Result: The team batting first will have the advantage in this game.


DC vs MI: Player Battles

Prithvi Shaw vs Jasprit Bumrah

Runs
Balls
Strike Rate
Dismissals
162272.702

Predicted Result—Prithvi Shaw has struggled against Bumrah in the IPL. With Shaw opening the innings for DC and Jasprit Bumrah starting the proceedings for MI, this face-off is expected in the match. If and when this face-off takes place, Bumrah is expected to get the better of Shaw. 

Rohit Sharma vs Khaleel Ahmed

Runs
Balls
Strike Rate
Dismissals
273773.001

Predicted Result—Rohit Sharma’s struggles against left-arm pacers are well known to everybody. His numbers against Khaleel underline the fact that Sharma has played him watchfully. Khaleel has picked him up once while conceding runs at less than run a ball. If Sharma faces Khaleel during the match, it is expected that the bowler will dominate the tussle. 


DC vs MI: Weakness of the teams

Delhi Capitals

Upper middle-order

Prithvi Shaw and Fraser-McGurk have been the prime characters in the DC top order. They have given the team some decent starts, but the momentum has dropped after these two batters' departure. DC management tried to solve this problem by sending Axar Patel, and it seemed to work there. It will be interesting to see their strategy against the Mumbai Indians. 

Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya

The MI-skipper has yet to deliver with either of the trades. He struggles for rhythm in all aspects of the game. Pandya is a vital cog in the MI mechanism, and his lack of form has affected all areas of MI’s game. 


DC vs MI: Strengths of the teams

Delhi Capitals

Rishabh Pant

The DC Skipper has led the team from the front. Since his return to cricketing action, Rishabh Pant has looked in a good rhythm with the bat. Even during the absence of his key bowling resources, Pant looked unfazed and tried to lead the team as per the situation. Pant has confidence in himself, and that is a big strength for the team. 

Mumbai Indians

Top order

In most games, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have given MI good starts. However, in the matches where they have failed to provide the foundation, MI batting has looked a bit clueless. Delhi Capitals need to get rid of the two openers quickly to expose Mumbai Indians' weakness and gain an advantage in the game.