Top 3 players to watch out for in Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals clash in IPL 2024

In this article, we will discuss the Top 3 players to watch out for in the Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals clash in IPL 2024. Mumbai and Delhi are two Indian cities that are constantly fighting with each other over which is the better one. Similar is the case in the IPL where both the teams are often involved in some riveting encounters. In overall head-to-head measures, Mumbai Indians (MI) lead the way with 18 victories over Delhi Capitals (DC) in comparison to 15 wins by Delhi. 

However, in the last 5 matches, DC leads the way with 3 wins over MI. Therefore, we are up for an enticing encounter between both teams on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in IPL 2024. In we talk about the venue, then both the teams have played 9 matches at the Wankhede Stadium and MI has been the dominant force between the two at their home ground. MI have won 6 of the 9 matches played at this venue. 

Overall, MI have got an edge, but DC is also not far behind, therefore we are up for an exciting clash between both teams. Both teams are full of stars, and anyone can change the course of the game on their head. In this article, we will highlight the top 3 players to look out for in the clash between MI and DC.  

Here are our top 3 picks for the MI vs DC clash: 

1) Rohit Sharma – 792 runs 

Rohit Sharma has been one of the stars of the MI franchise for over a decade now. Although his form in the last few seasons of the IPL has been up to the mark his record against DC has been sublime.  

He has been the highest scorer with the bat between both the teams against each other with 792 runs. Last year both the teams played only one match in which Rohit Sharma scored a match-winning half-century to take MI over the line in a close encounter. 

2) Jasprit Bumrah – 23 wickets 

Jasprit Bumrah is currently the best all-format bowler in the world and is the spearhead of MI’s bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah has taken 23 wickets against DC in the IPL which is the most by an MI bowler. Jasprit Bumrah has one four-wicket haul and two three-wicket hauls against DC and given the fragile middle order of DC in this year’s IPL, he is expected to perform well against DC in the upcoming match as well. 

3) Rishabh Pant – 372 runs and an 18-ball half-century 

Rishabh Pant was one of the most anticipated events of this year’s IPL and after a patchy start in the initial two matches, he is starting to come back into his grove. He has scored quick-fire half-centuries in his last two matches and will likely continue his good form with the bat to bolster his chances for the upcoming T20 World Cup.  

Rishabh Pant is also the highest run-getter against MI among the active DC players with 372 runs. He has scored 369 runs at Wankhede Stadium in 11 matches at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 164.73. He also has an eighteen-ball fifty against MI at this venue where he took all the bowlers to cleaners in style.