First match in IPL today DC Vs MI: The two teams will meet for the second time in the season, MI won the previous match

IPL 2024 Double Header: DC vs MI
IPL 2024 Double Header: DC vs MI

IPL 2024 Double Header: DC vs MI

The IPL 2024 season gears up for an action-packed double header, with the first match featuring Delhi Capitals (DC) squaring off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are set to clash for the second time this season, with Mumbai Indians emerging victorious in their previous encounter at Wankhede Stadium by a margin of 29 runs.

DC vs MI: Team Analysis and Key Players to Watch 

Delhi Capitals, led by the dynamic Rishabh Pant, enter their 10th match of the season positioned sixth on the points table with 8 points, comprising 4 wins and 5 losses. With Pant’s impressive form and the return of captaincy, DC aims to bolster their performance. The team’s top run-scorer, Pant, leads the batting department, while wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav spearheads the bowling attack, supported by promising pacer Khalil Ahmed.

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Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, have had a mixed campaign, securing victory in 3 out of 8 matches and currently occupying the eighth spot with 6 points. Former captain Rohit Sharma leads the batting charts for MI with 303 runs in 8 matches, while Jasprit Bumrah stands out as the highest wicket-taker in both the team and the league with 13 scalps.

DC vs MI: Pitch Conditions and Weather Forecast

The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is expected to favor batsmen, with some assistance for fast bowlers early on. Historically, the team batting second has had a slight advantage at this venue. Weather conditions predict scorching temperatures with no chances of rain, ensuring ideal playing conditions for the players. With both teams eager to secure crucial points, the stage is set for an enthralling showdown between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 double header

DC vs MI: Probable Playing XI for Both Teams

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper and Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Jack Fraser-Magarch, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Akshar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma and Khalil Ahmed.
Impact Player: Abhishek Porel.

Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Nehal Vadra and Jasprit Bumrah.
Impact Player: Akash Madhwal.

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