MATCH DETAILS:

On 5th November 2020, Delhi Capitals will go head to head against Mumbai Indians at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai in the first Qualifier of the Indian Premier League.

The winner of this game would directly book a spot for themselves in the final while the losing team of this match would get a second chance against the winner of the eliminator to find that coveted spot in the finals.

PREVIEW FOR DREAM11 FANTASY:

Big matches like these demand performances from big match players and both the teams have proven match-winners on their side. The likes of De Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Kieron Pollard would be itching to prove their mettle while Dhawan, Iyer, Pant, and Rabada would love to make an impact too.

X-Factor Players To Watch Out For:

  • Shreyas Iyer (DC)
  • Kieron Pollard (MI)

WEATHER CONDITION:

The weather is predicted to be nice and pleasant tomorrow. Wind velocity is expected to be around 18 km/hour. The daytime temperature is going to hit 31° C and the temperature is going to drop to 22° C at night. Humidity is expected to hover around 55%, Expect a full game without any disruptions, weather won’t play any spoilsport.

PITCH REPORT:

Any score around 180 and thereabouts would prove to be a challenging one, considering the dimensions of the ground. Matches involving KKR at night here have shown that there would be something in for the seamers at the start of the match and the new ball would do the talking provided the bowlers pitch it in the right areas. Dew might prove to be a decisive factor and don’t be surprised if captains winning the toss, elect to field.

New ball operators like Trent Boult, Bumrah, Rabada would be in the game and expect them to make some early inroads while the left arm angle of Daniel Sams may prove to be a trump card for DC.

INJURY AND AVAILABILITY NEWS:

Rohit Sharma is still nursing a hamstring injury and remains a doubtful starter for this game while availably of Ashwin remains in doubt thanks to him doing his hamstring during the RCB game.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF MUMBAI INDIANS:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard (C), Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulternile, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF Delhi Capitals:

Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Daniel Sams, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

DREAM XI TEAM FOR Delhi Capitals vs MUMBAI INDIANS

1. Wicket Keeper– Quinton De Kock
2. Batsmen–Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shikhar Dhawan
3. All-rounders–Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, and Kieron Pollard
4. Bowlers–Kagiso Rabada (VC), Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult

Disclaimer: A team here is picked based on the perception, analysis, and gut feeling of the author. When you select your team, analyze the points mentioned to arrive at your own decision.