IPL 2022, DC vs MI: Preview, stats and Fantasy XI
Delhi Capitals (DC) would be squaring off against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The match will take place on Sunday at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. It would be the first double-header of IPL 2022. Both sides have added some note-worthy cricketers in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Here's the complete preview.
Pitch Report, timing and TV listing
The wicket at Brabourne stadium is likely to assist the batters. It boasts an average first innings score of 183.3 across 10 matches. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST. Thus, dew won't have a role to play in this fixture. The match can be telecast live on Star Sports Network or live streamed on the Hotstar app (paid subscription).
Here's the head-to-head record
In IPL, Mumbai Indians have a 16-14 record in wins over Delhi Capitals. DC had won both their matches against MI in IPL 2022. At Brabourne stadium, MI have a win to their name in the only game that they played against Delhi Capitals. MI (11) have been the better side when batting first, whereas DC (9) have found things easier in run-chases.
Can Pant & Co. start on a positive note?
With David Warner unavailable for the first week, Delhi Capitals would open with Tim Seifert and Prithvi Shaw. Sarfaraz Khan has been in great form of late. Alongside a young recruit in Ashwin Hebbar and dangerous-looking Rovman Powell, the trio will form DC's middle-order. Shardul Thakur's experience could be vital for DC. Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Mustafizur Rahman will lend a voice as fellow pacers.
Mumbai Indians need to start well
Rohit Sharma & Co. would be looking for a stellar start to the season and perhaps, break MI's opening game jinx since 2013. Tim David's arrival bolsters MI's middle-order that has Tilak Verma, Kieron Pollard, and Fabian Allen. They have a competent pace attack in Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills, and Jaydev Unadkat that could get the job done in this fixture.
A look at the probable XI of both sides
Delhi Capitals (Probable XI): Tim Seifert, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Ashwin Hebbar, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti Mumbai Indians (Probable XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen, Murugan Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Tymal Mills, Jasprit Bumrah
Who are the key performers?
As per Cricketpedia, Rohit Sharma has racked up 869 runs against DC in 30 games at a strike rate of 132.67. He can get past the 900-run mark. Meanwhile. Rishabh Pant has amassed 332 runs in 12 innings against MI. He has a strike rate of 143.72. Premier MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 20 wickets against DC. He averages 23.55.
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket team options
Fantasy XI (Option 1): Tim Seifert, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen, Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman, Shardul Thakur Fantasy XI (Option 2): Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Prithvi Shaw, Ashwin Hebbar, Kieron Pollard, Fabian Allen, Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah, Chetan Sakariya
