Mumbai Indians will host Delhi Capitals in the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League, scheduled at Wankhede Stadium on 21st May at 7:30 PM IST. Mumbai Indians are currently in 4th place on the points table and have played a total of 12 matches, winning 7 and losing the rest. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are in 5th place and have won 6 out of 12 games. Looking at the batting line-up, both teams appear strong and have the strongest players whose explosive batting can make the battle more interesting.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo face each other.
1.Rohit Sharma vs Axar Patel
The right-hand batsman Rohit Sharma has a low performance against the left-arm spin bowler Axar Patel. He has faced a total of 69 balls from Axar, scoring 63 runs and being dismissed three times. This suggests that Axar has the ability to trouble him and can take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 73.33 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| 2016 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 2020 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| 2022 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 |
| 2023 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Total | 63 | 69 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 91.30 |
2.Suryakumar Yadav vs Kuldeep Yadav
The right-hand batsman Suryakumar Yadav has been defensive against the left-arm spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Looking at their head-to-head records, both yadav have a neck-to-neck competition, where Suryakumar Yadav played a total of 27 balls from Kuldeep, scoring 39 runs and being dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 175.00 |
| 2020 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| 2025 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Total | 39 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 144.44 |
3.Hardik Pandya vs Mustafizur Rahman
The right-hand batsman Hardik Pandya performed poorly against the left-arm pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Talking about the performance, Pandya has played a total of 17 balls from Rahman, where he only scored 2 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Rahman can disturb him and can take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
4.Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult
The right-hand batsman Faf du Plessis has a decent performance against the left-arm pace bowler Trent Boult, who is a consistent wicket taking bowler. Talking about the performance, Faf du Plessis has played a total of 98 balls of Trent Boult, where he scored a total of 109 runs and was dismissed 4 times.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 2019 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 58.82 |
| 2020 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 118.18 |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| 2022 | 39 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 139.29 |
| 2023 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| 2024 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 116.67 |
| Total | 109 | 98 | 4 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 111.22 |
5.KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah
The right-hand batsman KL Rahul has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Looking at the records, KL Rahul has played a total of 118 balls from Bumrah, where he scored a total of 146 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 140.00 |
| 2016 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| 2019 | 42 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 144.83 |
| 2020 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| 2021 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
| 2022 | 32 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 114.29 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 146 | 118 | 2 | 47 | 13 | 4 | 123.73 |
In conclusion, the 63rd match between MI and DC is expected to be an exciting and interesting battle to watch. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Rohit Sharma will play against Axar Patel, who is known for his allrounding skills. Additionally, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Faf du Plessis will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
