The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the 29th match where Delhi Capitals will clash with Mumbai Indians. DC are currently in 2nd place on the points table and have played a total of four matches without a single loss. On the other hand, MI are currently at 8th place on the points table and won only a single match out of five games. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between DC vs MI of IPL Season 2025
1. Faf du Plessis vs Jasprit Bumrah
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Faf du Plessis has a decent performance against the right-arm pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is known for his momentum. Talking about the performance, Faf du Plessis has played a total of 43 balls of Jasprit Bumrah, in which he scored a total of 65 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 250.0 | – |
| 2016 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 150.0 | – |
| 2020 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 123.1 | – |
| 2021 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 271.4 | – |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | – |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 4.0 |
| Total | 65 | 43 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 151.2 | 65.0 |
2. KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah
The right-hand batsman KL Rahul has a decent performance against the right-arm pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Talking about the performance, KL Rahul has played a total of 117 balls of Jasprit, in which he scored 146 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 | – |
| 2016 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 | – |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 100.0 | 15.0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 144.8 | – |
| 2020 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 122.2 | 11.0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 128.6 | – |
| 2022 | 32 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 114.3 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | – |
| Total | 146 | 117 | 2 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 124.8 | 73.0 |
3. KL Rahul vs Trent Boult
KL Rahul has a low performance against the left-arm pace bowler Trent Boult. Talking about the performance, KL Rahul has played a total of 66 balls of Trent Boult, in which he scored a total of 98 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 191.7 | 23.0 |
| 2020 | 37 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 217.6 | – |
| 2021 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 163.6 | – |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 2.0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | – |
| 2024 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 133.3 | – |
| Total | 98 | 66 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 148.5 | 49.0 |
4. Rohit Sharma vs Kuldeep Yadav
The right-hand batsman Rohit Sharma has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Talking about the performance, Rohit has played a total of 43 balls of Kuldeep and scored a total of 56 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 116.7 | – |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 | – |
| 2018 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | – |
| 2020 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 175.0 | – |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 4.0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 175.0 | – |
| Total | 56 | 43 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 130.2 | 56.0 |
5. Kl Rahul vs Hardik
The right-hand batsman KL Rahul has a decent performance against the right-arm pace bowler Hardik Pandya. Talking about the performance, KL Rahul has played a total of 55 balls of Hardik, in which he scored a total of 96 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2018 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 130.8 | – |
| 2019 | 49 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 213.0 | – |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 250.0 | – |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2024 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 155.6 | 14.0 |
| Total | 96 | 55 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 174.5 | 96.0 |
In conclusion, the 29th match between DC and MI will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Faf du Plessis will play against Jasprit, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Additionally, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
