IPL 2025 MI vs DC Playing 11, Pitch Report And Fantasy Cricket Winning Tips
By Chirag - May 21, 2025 10:55 AM
Last updated on May 21, 2025 01:41 PM
The Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 63 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Wednesday, May 21. With both sides vying for a spot in the tournament, this high-stakes match will determine the final playoff position.
Match Details
- Date: May 21, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Weather Forecast & Pitch Report
The weather in Mumbai could be a concern, with rain predicted during the match. If the game is washed out, MI will qualify with 15 points, while DC will be eliminated.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
- Batting-Friendly: The pitch at Wankhede is known for high-scoring games, with short boundaries favoring aggressive batting.
- Pace vs Spin: Fast bowlers get early swing, while spinners may struggle due to the flat surface.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 180-200 (in recent IPL matches).
- Toss Factor: Teams decide to chase because of the dew in the second inning.
- Mumbai Indians (14 points from 12 matches): A win secures their playoff spot.
- Delhi Capitals (13 points from 12 matches): Must win both remaining games to qualify. If they lose, they are out.
Head-to-Head Record (MI vs DC)
- Total Matches: 36
- MI Wins: 20
- DC Wins: 16
- At Wankhede: MI leads 9-4
Predicted Playing 11
1. Ryan Rickelton (WK), 2. Rohit Sharma, 3. Will Jacks, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya (C), 7. Naman Dhir, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Players: 1. Raj Angad Bawa, 2. Satyanarayana Raju, 3. Robin Minz, 4. Reece Topley, 5. Ashwani Kumar
1. Faf du Plessis, 2. KL Rahul (WK), 3. Abhishek Porel, 4. Axar Patel (C), 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. Sameer Rizvi, 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Vipraj Nigam, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. T Natarajan, 11. Mustafizur Rahman
Impact Players: 1. Darshan Nalkande, 2. Donovan Ferreira, 3. Karun Nair, 4. Dushmantha Chameera, 5. Mukesh Kumar
Key Players to Watch
- MI: Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma
- DC: KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav
Fantasy Cricket Winning Tips
Top Picks for Fantasy Teams
- Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar
- Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton (MI)
Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
- Safe Picks: Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
- Differential Picks: Will Jacks, Tristan Stubbs
Suggested Fantasy Team Combination
- WK: KL Rahul
- Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis,Tilak Varma
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel (VC)
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman
Prediction
Mumbai Indians have a stronger record at Wankhede and a better-balanced squad. If rain doesn’t interfere, MI are favorites to win and qualify for the playoffs.
Final Verdict: MI will be going to win in an intense thriller.
Also Read: IPL 2025: Who Could Take Most Wickets in MI vs DC Match?
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