IPL 2025 preview of DC vs. MI: Forecasted starting lineups, team news, pitch, and weather

Delhi Capitals have had their best-ever start to an Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2025, securing four consecutive victories even before stepping onto their home turf at Arun Jaitley Stadium. KL Rahul, batting at No. 4, has been a standout performer, while the team’s balanced mix of experienced and young players has been working in harmony. The momentum continues as they face a struggling Mumbai Indians in their next match at Qila Kotla on April 13, Sunday. With the hope of continuing their successful run, Delhi’s players will aim to bring their form into their home ground.

Despite Mumbai Indians’ struggles—winning only one of their first four matches—they cannot be underestimated. Their lone victory showcased the kind of destructive potential they hold. Mumbai's biggest issue this season has been their underperforming batting lineup, with key players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma failing to find their rhythm. Furthermore, their poor fielding has only exacerbated their problems. While there has been no off-field controversy so far, another loss could potentially stir up drama in the team.

The rivalry between Delhi and Mumbai has been one of the most thrilling in recent IPL seasons. Last year, Mumbai set a daunting target of 235 in one match, with Romario Shepherd playing a game-changing innings. However, Delhi struck back in a subsequent match with a remarkable display of power hitting from Jake Fraser-McGurk, guiding them to an imposing total of 257/4, ultimately securing a narrow 10-run victory.

As the two teams prepare to meet again, fireworks are expected once more. The weather in Delhi has been cooler than usual, with rain and dust storms preceding the match, but it is forecasted to remain clear on match day, setting the stage for an exciting contest.

DC vs MI: Head-to-Head The rivalry between the two teams is intense, with Mumbai winning 19 of the 35 encounters in IPL history, while Delhi has won 16.

DC vs MI: Team News Faf du Plessis, who has been in the spotlight for his recent injury concerns, may not feature in the playing XI for Delhi. He missed fielding all 20 overs in the last match and skipped the optional training session ahead of the upcoming game. This opens the door for South African Donovan Ferreira to replace him in the lineup. Sameer Rizvi could also be considered as an option for Delhi.

DC vs MI: Predicted Playing XIs Delhi Capitals (DC):

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk

2. Abishek Porel

3. KL Rahul (wk)

4. Tristan Stubbs

5. Axar Patel (c)

6. Ashutosh Sharma

7. Donovan Ferreira

8. Vipraj Nigam

9. Mitchell Starc

10. Mohit Sharma

11. Kuldeep Yadav

Impact Sub: Mukesh Kumar

Mumbai Indians (MI):

1. Rohit Sharma

2. Ryan Rickelton (wk)

3. Will Jacks

4. Suryakumar Yadav

5. Tilak Varma

6. Hardik Pandya (c)

7. Naman Dhir

8. Mitchell Santner

9. Deepak Chahar

10. Trent Boult

11. Jasprit Bumrah

With both teams in need of a win, Sunday’s clash promises to be an action-packed encounter. The Delhi crowd is set to witness another thrilling chapter in one of the IPL's fiercest rivalries.