It’s a top-of-the-table clash in Game 27 of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) as the Delhi capitals take on the defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Both the Indians of Mumbai and the capital cities of Delhi have been brilliant this season, and it has been their bowling attacks that have been hugely successful in their success. The Mumbai Indians rhythm trio of Jasprit Bumrah, James Pattinson and Trent Boult have scored thirty wickets between them, while Rahul Chahar complemented them with his cunning and precision.
His potent hitting unit has been on point as well, with players like Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav having found form lately. The fireworks of Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya who have served Mumbai well in some games this season cannot be forgotten. With a well-oiled unit in place, Mumbai will seek its fourth win on the trot on Sunday.
The Capitals are also on the hunt for a fourth straight win on Sunday, happily sitting at the top of the table with ten points out of twelve possible at IPL 2020 so far. Although their hitting hasn’t really worked as a unit, their pitchers have more than made up for it, with the duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje starring in the death overs.
Ashwin and Axar Patel have each won a Man of the Match award at IPL 2020, shedding light on the impact that bowlers have had for the Capital of Delhi. However, they will have to do their best against a strong team from Mumbai. There are some concerns about the form of Shikhar Dhawan, who is owed a great score.
There is absolutely nothing separating the two sides in the head-to-head showdown, as they have both won twelve games each in the IPL.
Although both sides look very evenly matched on paper, Mumbai ‘s half-power order should give them the upper hand. However, they will be wary of Delhi’s ingenious bowling unit in what should be a great match.
With two of the top performing teams at IPL 2020 facing each other, you couldn’t have asked for a better match to close out the weekend.
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Squads to choose from
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma (C), Saurabh Tiwary, Chris Lynn, Anmolpreet Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Anukul Roy, Prince Balwant Rai, Sherfane Rutherford, Jasprit Bumrah, James Pattinson, Nathan Coulter-Boult-Boult-Boult-Boult Tigre, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rahul Chahar, Jayant Yadav, Mitchell McClenaghan, Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Aditya Tare, Digvijay Deshmukh, and Mohsin Khan.
Capitals of Delhi
Shreyas Iyer (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravi Ash , Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer and Tushar Deshpande
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Mumbai Indians
Quinton de Kock (WK), Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, James Pattinson, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah
Capitals of Delhi
Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Ravichandran Ashwin and Anrich Nortje
Match details
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Match 27
Date: October 11, 2020 at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Launch report
Another competitive IPL game between bat and ball awaits both sides at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Sunday. Bowlers have been very successful here, with movement available off the surface.
While pacemakers have made good use of the extra bounce and swing on offer, spinners have done well too, with players like Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine starring in recent IPL games at this venue.
Wickets in hand will be crucial for both sides, as the field will slow down a bit as the game progresses. While the spray should have a say later in this game, both teams would ideally look to hit first with conditions unlikely to change much.
Anything over 160 should be a good score here, although the firepower both sides possess could dwarf the even score.
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