DC vs MI Preview – Delhi, Mumbai seek their first win

Delhi Capitals will take on last year’s wooden spoon holders Mumbai Indians in the 16th match of the tournament. Delhi and Mumbai are the only two teams without a win in the 16th edition of the IPL so far. The match will take place at Delhi’s home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, April 11.

Frequent failure with the bat has witnessed the home side lose all three fixtures in the competition so far in the absence of injured skipper Rishabh Pant. While stand-in skipper David Warner has been in decent form with the bat, his lack of intent at the top of the order has raised a few question marks about the team’s batting approach.

Coming to their opponents, Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma’s men have lost both their matches so far as their big guns have failed to perform at the beginning of the tournament. However, the five-time champions have the firepower to turn the tables in the upcoming fixture in search of their first win of IPL 2023.

Pitch and conditions

The surface in Delhi has decent assistance for the new ball bowlers but once a batter gets his eye in on the pitch, it would be tough work for the bowlers. The chasing team usually has the advantage at this venue and will influence the decision of the side winning the toss in the upcoming fixture.

Probable playing XI for Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians clash:

Delhi Capitals:

The Delhi-based franchise has struggled to accumulate the runs in their three fixtures so far with Prithvi Shaw’s lean run with the bat becoming a headache for the team management. The absence of Mitchell Marsh has opened the doors for English top-order dasher Phil Salt.

Mumbai Indians:

While Mumbai’s overseas players have failed to make an impact in the tournament so far, skipper Rohit Sharma’s form at the top of the order hasn’t been great either. Jofra Archer’s return to the side is a big boost for the five-time champion for the clash against Delhi.