Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 29 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday, April 13, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This fixture marks Delhi’s first home game of the season, and they arrive riding high on confidence after a flawless start. Under the leadership of Axar Patel, DC remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, having won all four of their matches so far. They will be keen to maintain their dream run and give their home fans plenty to cheer about.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, find themselves in a spot of bother. With just one win in five games, the five-time champions are currently languishing in the lower half of the points table. Their struggles with form and consistency have been evident, and they will be desperate to script a turnaround against an in-form DC unit.
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Historically, the MI-DC rivalry has been closely contested. Out of the 35 matches played between the two sides, Mumbai Indians hold a slight edge with 19 wins, while Delhi have emerged victorious 16 times. With form, matchups, and momentum in the spotlight, this encounter promises to be a gripping affair.
#1 Hardik Pandya vs Kuldeep Yadav
One of the most intriguing battles is between Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and Delhi Capitals’ left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. While Kuldeep is yet to dismiss Pandya in the IPL, he’s managed to keep him in check, conceding only 42 runs off 32 balls. However, Pandya’s explosive form this season – with a strike rate of 215.38 against spin – could test Kuldeep’s control in the middle overs.
#2 Suryakumar Yadav vs Axar Patel
Suryakumar has been MI’s most consistent batter this season and has a decent record against Axar – 53 runs in 10 meetings with just one dismissal. Yet, his strike rate of 86.88 against Axar’s left-arm spin suggests that the Delhi all-rounder has managed to limit his fluency. If SKY finds his rhythm, MI’s innings could gain momentum rapidly.
#3 KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah
DC will bank on KL Rahul to anchor their innings. The elegant right-hander has hit two consecutive 75+ scores and is in red-hot form. His battle with Jasprit Bumrah will be riveting. Although Bumrah has dismissed Rahul twice in 13 games, Rahul has still scored 146 runs off him at a strike rate nearing 125. With Rahul striking at 192.06 against pace this season, this contest will be one of the highlights of the game.
