Match Details:
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
18th April 2019, 08:00 PM IST
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, India
Match overview:
When we take on Mumbai Indians at home, the battle is bound to be intense. We share a special rivalry with the Mumbai-based franchise. The head to head stats are also neck and neck. However, we have prevailed in each of the last three encounters between us.
Out of the 9 matches played at Kotla, Mumbai won 3 while we were triumphant in 6.
Rohit Sharma and co. have won 5 out of their 8 matches and currently sit at the 3rd position on the IPL 2019 table with 10 points on board. We have also won 5 out of 8 matches but are one place higher - at 2nd position - thanks to a better Net run rate.
The match promises to be a competitive tussle to edge even closer to securing a place in the Top 4. Each match holds a lot of significance as we are in the business end of the tournament.
The Kotla pitch is not known to be a batting friendly one and the spinners are always on the forefront. The pitch is slow and the ball grips on it so having the ideal combination of spinners will be pivotal for each side.
Head to Head:
Matches: 23
Won by Delhi Capitals: 12 (52%)
Won by Mumbai Indians: 11 (48%)
NR: 0 (0%)
Form Guide (most recent to oldest):
Delhi Capitals: W W W L L
Mumbai Indians: W L W W W
Key Players To Watch Out For:
With the kind of form Kagiso Rabada is in, any batsman would fear to face him. Our speedster has claimed 17 wickets in 8 matches and is the current Purple cap holder by some margin. The Johannesburg-born player bowled an instrumental spell when we locked horns with Mumbai at Wankhede.
He dismissed Yuvraj Singh and Ben Cutting in that fixture - both of which were crucial wickets. The fact that he had an economy rate of just 5.75 in 4 overs at a batsman-friendly pitch is something that was even more commendable.
For Rabada, there is no looking back. He has clinched 10 wickets in the previous 3 games and his confidence level is sky high. Our fans would be expecting him to put up a stellar display with the ball once again.
Our wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant, won Man of the Match award the last time we played against Mumbai. The youngster blasted 78* runs off just 27 deliveries. Pant has amassed a total of 245 runs in 8 matches.
While his strike rate of 161.18 is extraordinary, he will be raring to hit another big knock. That fifty against Mumbai is his only one of the season so far. The fact that he is just 26 runs away from completing 1000 runs at Kotla will spur him further and he will look to entertain the home fans.
Rohit Sharma is yet to score a fifty in IPL 2019. The Hitman, as he is popularly known, has looked in great nick lately and a big knock is due from him. The opener scored 28 off 19 against RCB in the previous game while he smashed 47 off 32 against Rajasthan Royals. It will be imperative for our bowlers to send the Mumbai Indians skipper back to their hut as early as possible.
Quinton de Kock, the second MI opener, has also been in outstanding form. The southpaw has amassed 278 runs in 8 matches at an average of 34.75 and strike rate of 138.30. The 26-year-old is currently the top run-getter for the Mumbai-based franchise in this edition of IPL. Quinton is known to be a fearless batsman so our bowlers will be looking to send both of MI's opening batsmen back to the pavilion during the powerplay itself.
Final Thoughts:
Rishabh Pant's magnificent knock of 78* off 27 deliveries against Mumbai Indians in the season opener had given us the perfect start. While our boys would be raring to make it 4 wins in as many games to continue the winning streak, the visitors will be looking to avenge their defeat at Wankhede.
Match Details:
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
18th April 2019, 08:00 PM IST
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, India
Match overview:
When we take on Mumbai Indians at home, the battle is bound to be intense. We share a special rivalry with the Mumbai-based franchise. The head to head stats are also neck and neck. However, we have prevailed in each of the last three encounters between us.
Out of the 9 matches played at Kotla, Mumbai won 3 while we were triumphant in 6.
Rohit Sharma and co. have won 5 out of their 8 matches and currently sit at the 3rd position on the IPL 2019 table with 10 points on board. We have also won 5 out of 8 matches but are one place higher - at 2nd position - thanks to a better Net run rate.
The match promises to be a competitive tussle to edge even closer to securing a place in the Top 4. Each match holds a lot of significance as we are in the business end of the tournament.
The Kotla pitch is not known to be a batting friendly one and the spinners are always on the forefront. The pitch is slow and the ball grips on it so having the ideal combination of spinners will be pivotal for each side.
Head to Head:
Matches: 23
Won by Delhi Capitals: 12 (52%)
Won by Mumbai Indians: 11 (48%)
NR: 0 (0%)
Form Guide (most recent to oldest):
Delhi Capitals: W W W L L
Mumbai Indians: W L W W W
Key Players To Watch Out For:
With the kind of form Kagiso Rabada is in, any batsman would fear to face him. Our speedster has claimed 17 wickets in 8 matches and is the current Purple cap holder by some margin. The Johannesburg-born player bowled an instrumental spell when we locked horns with Mumbai at Wankhede.
He dismissed Yuvraj Singh and Ben Cutting in that fixture - both of which were crucial wickets. The fact that he had an economy rate of just 5.75 in 4 overs at a batsman-friendly pitch is something that was even more commendable.
For Rabada, there is no looking back. He has clinched 10 wickets in the previous 3 games and his confidence level is sky high. Our fans would be expecting him to put up a stellar display with the ball once again.
Our wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant, won Man of the Match award the last time we played against Mumbai. The youngster blasted 78* runs off just 27 deliveries. Pant has amassed a total of 245 runs in 8 matches.
While his strike rate of 161.18 is extraordinary, he will be raring to hit another big knock. That fifty against Mumbai is his only one of the season so far. The fact that he is just 26 runs away from completing 1000 runs at Kotla will spur him further and he will look to entertain the home fans.
Rohit Sharma is yet to score a fifty in IPL 2019. The Hitman, as he is popularly known, has looked in great nick lately and a big knock is due from him. The opener scored 28 off 19 against RCB in the previous game while he smashed 47 off 32 against Rajasthan Royals. It will be imperative for our bowlers to send the Mumbai Indians skipper back to their hut as early as possible.
Quinton de Kock, the second MI opener, has also been in outstanding form. The southpaw has amassed 278 runs in 8 matches at an average of 34.75 and strike rate of 138.30. The 26-year-old is currently the top run-getter for the Mumbai-based franchise in this edition of IPL. Quinton is known to be a fearless batsman so our bowlers will be looking to send both of MI's opening batsmen back to the pavilion during the powerplay itself.
Final Thoughts:
Rishabh Pant's magnificent knock of 78* off 27 deliveries against Mumbai Indians in the season opener had given us the perfect start. While our boys would be raring to make it 4 wins in as many games to continue the winning streak, the visitors will be looking to avenge their defeat at Wankhede.
