IPL 2021: Match 46 - MI vs DC – Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will battle it out against each other in Match 46 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former lost their three initial games of the UAE leg of the IPL before getting back to winning ways after securing a win against Punjab Kings. MI’s bowlers exuded some great character to restrict Punjab to 135. Chasing down the total, though MI’s openers were dismissed cheaply, Hardik Pandya and Saurabh Tiwary sailed the team past the target.

DC, on the other hand, have had a splendid run in this season of the IPL. The team displayed their dominance in the first half and continued their rich vein of form in the UAE leg as well. However, KKR emerged triumphant against DC in the previous game to beak their winning streak. 

For Mumbai, every game from here is crucial as they need a win in almost every game to fancy their chances of making it to the playoffs. Delhi, on the other hand, is placed in the second position of the points table. The team will look forward to winning this match and confirm their seat in the play-offs.

Pitch Report:

Batting has appeared a tad bit challenging on the pitch of Sharjah Cricket Stadium. On winning the toss, opting to bowl first can be a good alternative here. 

Playing XI:

Mumbai Indians 

Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult

Delhi Capitals 

Steve Smith, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Lalit Yadav, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan

Key Players:

Saurabh Tiwary

Tiwary replaced Ishan Kishan in the last match against Punjab. He played an impressive inning of 45 runs which included as many as three fours and two sixes. In the first match against Mumbai Indians as well, he scored a half-century. The batter will be keen on continuing the good form for his team.

Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan has been the pick of the bowlers for Delhi. In the last match, he had scalped three wickets. In the tournament so far, the speedster has picked up 18 wickets. He is a pivotal asset of Delhi and will be determined to perform well for the side.