IPL 2021 DC v MI preview: Dream11 prediction, fantasy tips & probable XI for Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
In the 13th match of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, two teams with wins in their previous games, will take on each other in Chennai – here’s the preview and Dream11 fantasy tips for the DC MI clash.
It’ll be a repeat of last year’s IPL final, where MI sealed their fifth title, and seem to be continuing in the same vein this season as well, with back-to-back wins following the opening loss. Both wins came after they defended two relatively moderate totals – 152 and 150 – exhibiting their solid death-bowling resources.
It will be a stiffer challenge against Delhi though; under a new skipper, the Capitals have a win, loss, win pattern, their last game against PBKS resulting in a comfortable victory while chasing. Twice now they have chased down 185+ totals, but also managed just 147 in their loss to RR.
DC vs MI: IPL Head to head record
Overall: MI 16 – 12 DC
Since 2019: MI 5 -1 DC
Here’s the complete IPL 2021 schedule, along with TV and live streaming details.
DC MI Dream11 fantasy tips
- Given the form they are in, Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw are must-haves. Dhawan is topping the run-charts at the moment, and if he can survive the potential threat against MI spinners early on, he could be in for a big one once again.
- MI have been terrific at the death, with Bumrah bowling really well in tandem with Trent Boult. The Indian quick is a safe buy (he hasn’t conceded more than 28 in his last seven IPL spells), along with Rahul Chahar, who has already picked up two three-wicket hauls in the tournament.
- Mumbai have the advantage of having played three games in Chennai already, as compared to Delhi, who are yet to play a game on this venue. All-rounders Krunal Pandya and Kieron Pollard are useful options to have – Pandya, in particular, has been fairly decent, and will have an idea of the lengths to bowl to DC’s middle order.
- In terms of wicketkeeping options, Rishabh Pant edges out Quinton de Kock, who has an aggregate of 69 runs at the venue, having been dismissed to a spinner thrice in his last three games here, a move DC will look to repeat via R Ashwin.
- Given his knowledge of the surface, R Ashwin is a solid buy, and could help stifle the run-flow in the powerplay, and snare the odd wicket as well.
Probable XI
MI: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Jayant Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult
DC: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steve Smith, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Chris Woakes, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Lukman Meriwala
Potential swaps:
Ishan Kishan for Suryakumar Yadav
Marcus Stoinis for Kieron Pollard
Captaincy picks (in order)
Rahul Chahar, Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin
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