In the 29th match of the IPL 2025, the unbeaten Delhi Capitals (DC) will host the struggling Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DC has shown really good performances from different players, winning every game so far in the season. Conversely, Mumbai Indians, under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, have struggled to find the winning formula, with only one victory from their initial games.
Match Details
- Teams: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
- Match Number: 29th Match of IPL 2025
- Date: April 13, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
Transforming from its past as a slower wicket, the Arun Jaitley Stadium now offers a batting paradise with consistent bounce, resulting in multiple high-scoring encounters. The average first innings score often surpasses 200, making batting first a compelling strategy. However, with dew potentially aiding the chase, teams have also succeeded with well-paced run chases under lights.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 35
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 19
- Delhi Capitals Wins: 16
DC vs MI Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Predicted Top Performers
Delhi Capitals
- KL Rahul: A key figure in DC’s batting order, Rahul’s ability to anchor and attack will be important. He is in goof form currently.
- Kuldeep Yadav: His consistent wicket-taking ability in the middle overs provides crucial control to DC’s bowling.
Mumbai Indians
- Suryakumar Yadav: Known for his innovative strokeplay, SKY’s contributions can steer MI’s innings effectively. With 199 runs in six innings, he’s the top run scorer of the team.
- Hardik Pandya: His prowess as an all-rounder offers MI multiple tactical options, making him indispensable. Also, he contributes with both bat and ball, which makes him a perfect all-rounder.
Momentum Shifters
- Powerplay Batting by DC (60+ runs without losing a wicket): Boosts DC’s win probability by +28%.
- Kuldeep Yadav’s Middle Overs (Economy rate <7.5 with 2+ wickets): Adds +32% win probability for DC.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s Innings (40+ runs at 160+ SR): Enhances MI’s chances by +30%.
- Hardik Pandya’s All-round Performance (25+ runs and 2+ wickets): Provides a +35% win probability for MI.
Match Prediction
Delhi Capitals come into this match as slight favorites due to their current form and home-ground performance, yet Mumbai Indians’ depth in their lineup and past mastery in pressure situations cannot be discounted. MI’s capacity to bounce back from setbacks adds to the unpredictability of this contest.
If DC harnesses the advantage of their home conditions, they are poised to maintain their winning streak. However, if MI’s star players deliver under the stadium lights, they could spice up the competition by securing a much-needed win. Expect a high-octane match filled with explosive batting, with a slight edge to MI given their proven ability to chase under pressure.
