In the league stage, MI beat DC in both matches.
The Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions, have defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) title with the greatest dominance so far. Although they lost to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 10 wickets in their last league game, they managed to finish at the top of the points table.
Rohit Sharma and company are now scheduled to play Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday, November 5 in Dubai. In the league stage, MI beat the Capitals both times. In fact, at their last meeting, Mumbai passed DC through nine windows.
However, Shreyas Iyer’s men will have little confidence after beating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their previous match. The Capitals also ended their four-game losing streak, much to their relief. But beating an IM in shape will not be easy for them in any way.
Field and conditions
The field in Dubai has been good for hitting and hitting hasn’t been that difficult. But in the last two games at the venue, the fast bowlers have received plenty of assistance.
The spinners have also had a say. The playing conditions will be pleasant with the temperature around 29 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be mostly in the 50s.
Game combinations for MI vs DC
Mumbai Indians
Probable XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock (week), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Nathan Coulter-Nile / James Pattinson, Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult
Capitals of Delhi
Probable
Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (week), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
Probable best results for MI vs DC
Rohit Sharma – Bombay Indians
Rohit Sharma came back from his hamstring injury the other day, but came out cheaply. However, considering the potential it has, it can easily take on DC’s star-studded bowling attack.
In the 10 games he has played, the 33-year-old has scored 264 runs with an average of 26.40. Additionally, the right-hander has the experience of playing on the big stage in most tournaments.
Shreyas Iyer – Capitals of Delhi
Shreyas Iyer shone with a thunderous 88 * against the Knights Horsemen of Kolkata (KKR) in Sharjah. But other than that, it has looked a bit faded. However, the fact that he has scored 421 runs in 14 innings with a 32.38 average over two fifties should give confidence.
DC has not played in the final for several years and the youngster will be looking to play a captain’s stroke and guide his team.
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MI vs DC Head to Head
Usually
Played- 26 | MI won- 14 | DC won- 12 | N / R- 0
In neutral locations (outside India)
Played- 5 | MI won- 2 | DC won- 3 | N / R- 0
Average First Inning Score: 171 (24 matches in IPL 2020)
Pursuit Team Registration: Won- 9 | Lost- 15
Transmission details
Match schedules – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM IST
TV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.
Live broadcast – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.
The prediction is that the Mumbai Indians win the match.
