Tensions will be high at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as the home team, Mumbai Indians (MI), gears up for a crucial clash against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 20th match of IPL 2024. MI’s campaign has been a forgettable one so far, with three consecutive losses leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table. This match presents a critical opportunity for them to turn things around and finally get on the board.

The situation for the Delhi Capitals isn’t much rosier. While they haven’t fared as poorly as MI, a recent defeat has dented their momentum. Victory against MI would be a welcome boost for their future aspirations. Expect both teams to fight, making this a thrilling encounter for cricket fans.

IPL 2024, MI vs DC:

Date and time: April 7; 10:00 am GMT / 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium pitch in Mumbai promises to be a fascinating battleground for the upcoming IPL 2024 match. It strikes a balance, offering opportunities for both bowlers and batters. Early on, swing bowlers will be licking their chops, relishing the chance to exploit movement under the lights. As the match progresses, the pitch becomes more spin-friendly, offering opportunities for spinners to find purchase and turn the ball.

However, the pitch doesn’t favour brute force. This surface rewards clean timing. Well-struck balls will easily clear the ropes, making it a batter’s paradise for those who can execute precise shots. With this in mind, winning the toss could be a crucial factor. Captains might be tempted to bowl first, taking advantage of the early swing and setting a challenging total for the opposition to chase.

MI vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan
Batters: David Warner, Suryakumar Yadav, Prithvi Shaw.
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mitchel Marsh, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed

MI vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Ishan Kishan (c), Hardik Pandya (VC)
Choice 2: Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (VC)

MI vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Tim David, Tristan Stubbs, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav

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MI vs DC Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (April 7, 10:00 am GMT):

Dream 11 MI vs DC

Match Prediction:

Case 1:
MI wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 55-60
DC Total: 170-175

Case 2:
DC wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 65-70
MI Total: 185-190

The team bowling second to win the contest

Squads:

Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Dewald Brevis, Piyush Chawla, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Romario Shepherd, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Luke Wood, Luke Wood, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara

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