The Delhi Capitals (DC) will face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the second match of Sunday’s double-header. This game is the 29th match of the IPL 2025 season. It will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

DC have dominated this season. They have won all four matches so far. With 8 points and a strong Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.278, they sit near the top of the table. Axar Patel has led the team with confidence and energy.

In contrast, MI have struggled. They have won only one match out of five. Their NRR is -0.010, and they sit eighth on the points table. Only CSK and SRH have performed worse this season.

Recent Results Show Sharp Difference

Previously, DC beat RCB by six wickets in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, MI lost to the same team by 12 runs. Clearly, form favours Delhi heading into this clash.

Interestingly, this will be Delhi’s first home match of the season. Before the game, fans will enjoy a live show by the famous singer KING. He will perform hits like “Maan Meri Jaan” and “Tu Jaana Na Piya.” The concert will begin at 6:30 PM.

Head-to-Head Record

Over the years, these two teams have clashed 35 times. MI have won 19, while DC have claimed 16 victories. Even though Mumbai have five titles, Delhi have often pushed them hard. Considering DC’s current form and home advantage, they look like favourites this time.

Batting Paradise at Arun Jaitley Stadium

The pitch in Delhi is known to favour batters. Additionally, the short boundaries help run-scoring. In fact, in each of the last five IPL games here, at least one team crossed the 200-run mark. Therefore, fans can expect another high-scoring thriller.

Weather Conditions Look Promising

Initially, forecasts warned of dust storms and possible rain. However, recent updates suggest clear skies and a sunny day. The evening might be slightly hazy, but no rain is expected. Thus, the match should proceed without interruptions. Also, dew in the second innings may affect bowling, so chasing could be ideal.

DC’s Key Performers

Notably, KL Rahul has been a standout player. He earned back-to-back Player of the Match awards. In the last match, he scored an unbeaten 93. Meanwhile, Tristan Stubbs supported him with 38 runs. Among bowlers, Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav have delivered consistently.

MI’s Struggles Continue

On the other hand, MI have been inconsistent. Rohit Sharma has struggled for runs. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma haven’t clicked either. Still, Hardik Pandya has shown form. Moreover, Jasprit Bumrah’s return boosts their bowling strength and morale.

Pitch Report

Overall, the surface in Delhi has changed. Now, the ball comes nicely onto the bat. That makes it ideal for batters. Anything above 220 could be a competitive score. Since dew is expected later, bowling first may be a wise choice.

Probable Playing Xi's

Delhi Capitals (DC): Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Abishek Porel

Mumbai Indians (MI):Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur, Rohit