Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to bounce back and avoid a third consecutive defeat as they take on the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, April 13, in IPL 2025.
The five-time champions are no strangers to slow starts — and this season is no different. With just one win from five outings, MI find themselves under pressure and in desperate need of a turnaround. Their performances so far have lacked cohesion, and facing a confident Delhi side on their home turf won’t be an easy task.
Delhi Capitals, the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far, have defied expectations despite not boasting a star-studded line-up. They’ve maximised their resources smartly, with young gun Vipraj Nigam emerging as a standout and KL Rahul thriving in his new middle-order role. However, they’ll be tested against an MI side that, on paper, has firepower — especially with the bat — and the conditions in Delhi could make for a close contest.
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium was the highest-scoring venue in IPL 2024, with an average first-innings total of 235 across five games. Expect more of the same this time around — small boundaries and a flat pitch should give batters a free run. With this being the ground’s first game of the season, all eyes will be on whether bowlers get any help at all.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Delhi is expected to be sunny and clear, with a slightly hazy evening. No rain is predicted.
Head-to-Head
In 35 meetings, MI have a slight edge over DC with 19 wins to Delhi’s 16. The rivalry has been closely fought in recent years, with MI leading 3-2 since 2022. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, however, DC hold the upper hand, having won 7 of the 12 matches — including their last face-off in 2024.
Where to Watch
Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network, and the match can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
Match Prediction
With the surface expected to favour the batters, a high-scoring encounter is likely. While DC are unbeaten, MI’s stronger batting line-up might give them the edge — making them slight favourites in what could be a thrilling contest.