The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi will finally witness its first game of IPL 2025 as the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) host the struggling Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 29 of the tournament. It’s a clash between the only undefeated team and a five-time champion desperate to turn things around

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Delhi Capitals are flying high this season. Led by Axar Patel DC have won four games in a row defeating LSG, SRH, CSK, and most recently RCB. They’re second on the points table and full of confidence heading into their first home game.

Mumbai Indians meanwhile are having a forgettable start to the season. With just one win from five matches MI are languishing at eighth. They will need a complete turnaround to challenge a strong DC side.

Match Details

• Match: MI vs DC, Match 28 IPL 2025
• Date: 2025 April 13
• Time: 7.30 IST 
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Live streaming: Star Sports 
• Live broadcast: JioHotstar 

MI vs DC Pitch Report at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The surface at Delhi is batting-friendly, with average first innings scores around 167 runs. Expect plenty of runs if batters apply themselves. That said bowlers with good variations and spinners who can turn the ball have often succeeded here. Toss could play a key role with chasing being slightly easier at this ground.

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 35
• Delhi Capital Won: 16
• Mumbai Indians won: 19

MI vs DC Playing XI Prediction

Mumbai Indians Playing XI (Predicted)

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur

Delhi Capitals Playing XI (Predicted)

Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul(w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

Key Players to Watch in MI vs DC Match 28

KL Rahul (DC): A new face in the DC setup Rahul has added experience and class to their batting. With 520 runs in IPL 2024 he’s someone MI will want to dismiss early.

Axar Patel (DC): The skipper has led from the front. His tight left-arm spin and useful runs in the lower order make him a crucial all-rounder.

Mitchell Starc (DC): Starc has been lethal with the new ball and at the death, picking up 9 wickets in 4 matches. MI's top order will have to be wary of his early spell.

Trent Boult (MI): MI’s left-arm quick has bagged 5 wickets in as many games. His battle against KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw could set the tone.

Jasprit Bumrah (MI): MI’s best bowler this season, Bumrah has 13 wickets at 6.37 economy in IPL 2024. He’ll need to deliver again if MI are to upset DC

MI vs DC Match 28 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

On current form, it’s hard to look past Delhi Capitals. They are unbeaten, confident, and will have the crowd behind them in Delhi. Mumbai Indians have the talent but lack the momentum.

Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win and continue their unbeaten streak.