The IPL 2025 continues to thrill, and this Sunday brings a fiery clash: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. On one hand, you have a soaring DC, unbeaten and dominant. On the other, a desperate MI, fighting to stay alive in the tournament.
With Delhi coming off four straight wins and Mumbai winning just one out of five games, the match is perfectly set for drama, redemption, and maybe, a turnaround.
📍 Match Details
- Match: DC vs MI – IPL 2025, Match 29
- Date: Sunday, April 13
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
🏟️ Pitch & Weather Report
The Delhi pitch is a batting paradise. In IPL 2024, it had the highest average first-innings score (235). With clear skies and dry weather expected, fans can brace for another high-scoring thriller. Bowlers, be warned!
🔥 Delhi Capitals – The Unstoppable Force
4 wins in 4 games. Delhi Capitals are riding high.
At the core of their dominance is KL Rahul, who has turned back the clock. He’s now striking at 180 in the first 10 balls, a major upgrade from his usual cautious starts. Supported by Axar Patel’s clever captaincy, a rock-solid bowling unit, and rising stars like Ashutosh Sharma, DC are ticking all boxes.
Key Match-up:
KL Rahul vs MI – He has scored 950 runs in 18 innings, averaging 79.16 against them. He loves playing against the blue brigade.
💥 Mumbai Indians – Time to Wake Up?
Mumbai have been fashionably slow-starters, but now it’s serious. With just one win so far, Hardik Pandya’s MI is stuck at the bottom of the table. Rohit Sharma‘s form dip and a struggling middle order have only made things worse.
However, with Jasprit Bumrah back in full rhythm and Trent Boult fired up, MI have the tools to challenge DC – but they’ll need to use them smartly.
Key Concern:
MI’s bowling has been weak in the PowerPlay and death overs – conceding 11.51 runs per over at the death. DC, in contrast, are giving away only 8.51.
🔍 Key Battles to Watch
- Axar Patel vs Rohit Sharma – Rohit averages just 21 against Axar, who could bowl early again.
- Trent Boult vs Faf du Plessis – Boult has dismissed Faf 4 times in 14 meetings.
- Starc & Kuldeep vs MI middle order – Can they apply pressure after the PowerPlay?
📊 Head-to-Head – MI Slightly Ahead
- Total matches: 35
- MI wins: 19
- DC wins: 16
But in Delhi, it’s a different story. DC have won 7 of the 12 games here and have the momentum.
🧠 What They Said
“Only a collective team performance has been missing. We’ve shown our potential in glimpses.”
– Deepak Chahar, MI
“Everyone knows how Delhi plays. If preparation is right, we’re confident.”
– Ashutosh Sharma, DC
✅ DC vs MI – Who Has the Edge?
Delhi Capitals have looked like the team to beat this season. Their form, balance, and fearless approach give them a strong edge. But this is IPL – Mumbai can surprise anyone on their day. If Rohit finds form and MI bowlers finally click, we could have a cracker!
💡 Final Word
The DC vs MI clash isn’t just another game – it’s a test of momentum vs redemption. Can MI finally roar back? Or will Delhi continue their dream run? Don’t miss this Sunday showdown.
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