The Mumbai Indians will take on the Delhi Capitals in match no. 69 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The MI vs DC match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
The Mumbai Indians have had one of the worst seasons one could imagine in this year’s IPL. The five-times champions suffered 10 defeats in this campaign and surely a season to forget for the fans. The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have everything to play for in this match. They are currently in the fifth position in the points table and require a win to qualify for the playoffs.
Match Details
| Match | MI vs DC, Match 69, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, May 21, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
MI vs DC: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that offers both departments help.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the MI vs DC match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 32 – 29 degrees celsius.
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MI vs DC: Head to Head
Looking back at the last few matches between these two sides, Delhi Capitals have won 3 out of the last 5 matches.
MI vs DC Dream 11 Top Pick and Player Stats
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is another Mumbai player who has contributed well with the bat in hand. The 19-year old has a total of 376 runs in the tournament already and is among the top youngsters in this season of the IPL.
Ishan Kishan
The left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, Ishan Kishan from Mumbai Indians has been in a good form in this IPL so far. The 23-year old has scored 370 runs in 13 innings and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
David Warner
The left-handed veteran, David Warner from the Delhi Capitals continues to show his dominance year after year. The 35-year old has scored 427 runs in this tournament so far and can turn out to be among the top points contributors once again.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is another Delhi Capitals player who has contributed well to the team’s success. The Left arm Wrist spinner has picked up 20 wickets in 13 innings and should be a favourite for Dream11 teams.
MI vs DC Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: David Warner, Tilak Varma, Rohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw
- All-rounders:Â Axar Patel, Daniel Sams
- Bowlers:Â Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Khaleel Ahmed
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Kuldeep Yadav
- Vice-Captain:Â Tilak Varma
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MI vs DC Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: David Warner, Tilak Varma, Rohit Sharma, Rovman Powell
- All-rounders:Â Lalit Yadav, Daniel Sams
- Bowlers:Â Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: David Warner
- Vice-Captain:Â Ishan Kishan
MI vs DC Probable XI
Delhi Capitals:Â David Warner, Sarfaraz Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed
Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Daniel Sams, Tilak Varma, Ramandeep Singh , Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Sanjay Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Mayank Markande
MI vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Delhi Capitals should be the favourite to win the contest. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Mumbai Indians can register the win in the MI vs DC match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
