MI VS DC Match 63 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals (Match 63, IPL 2025)
• Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
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2. Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede pitch is historically known for its high-scoring games. The surface offers good bounce and carry, which allows stroke-makers to play freely. Seamers can get early swing under the lights, but as the match progresses, it’s a batting-friendly track.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 180+
• Chasing Team Record: Better success rate due to dew factor
• Expected Behavior: True bounce, excellent for stroke play
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3. Weather Report – 21 May 2025
• Temperature: 30°C
• Humidity: 65%
• Wind Speed: 11 km/h
• Rain Chances: 0% (Clear skies expected)
Perfect weather for cricket; dew might play a role in the second innings.
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4. Head-to-Head Record – MI vs DC
• Total Matches Played: Multiple
• Last 5 Matches:
• Mumbai Indians: 4 wins
• Delhi Capitals: 1 win
• Draws: 0
• Recent Dominance: Mumbai Indians have a strong upper hand over DC in recent meetings.
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5. Team Squads
Mumbai Indians (MI) – Captain: Hardik Pandya
Batsmen:
• Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Krishnan Shrijith (wk)
All-Rounders:
• Hardik Pandya (C), Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Vignesh Puthur
Bowlers:
• Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Arjun Tendulkar, Deepak Chahar, Lizaad Williams, Karn Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Raghu Sharma, Satyanarayana Raju
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Delhi Capitals (DC) – Captain: Axar Patel
Batsmen:
• Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Sediqullah Atal, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma
All-Rounders:
• Axar Patel (C), Ajay Mandal, Madhav Tiwari, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Vipraj Nigam
Wicketkeepers:
• KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira
Bowlers:
• Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar, T. Natarajan, Dushmantha Chameera, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma
6. Key Player Watch
Mumbai Indians
• Suryakumar Yadav: Formidable striker in Wankhede conditions
• Jasprit Bumrah: Lethal in the death overs with yorkers
• Hardik Pandya: Key all-rounder who provides balance
• Tilak Varma: Emerging talent who adapts well under pressure
Delhi Capitals
• KL Rahul: Reliable opener and stabilizer
• Axar Patel: All-round contribution with spin and handy batting
• Kuldeep Yadav: Can exploit Wankhede’s bounce
• Mustafizur Rahman: Cutter specialist for death overs
7. Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
1. Rohit Sharma
2. Ishan Kishan (wk) / Robin Minz
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Hardik Pandya (C)
6. Will Jacks
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Jasprit Bumrah
9. Reece Topley
10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
11. Arjun Tendulkar / Deepak Chahar
Delhi Capitals (DC):
1. KL Rahul (wk)
2. Faf du Plessis
3. Tristan Stubbs
4. Axar Patel (C)
5. Karun Nair
6. Sediqullah Atal
7. Ajay Mandal
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Mustafizur Rahman
10. Dushmantha Chameera
11. T. Natarajan
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8. Dream11 Prediction
Dream11 Fantasy Team (Small League):
• Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
• Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Faf du Plessis, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
• All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Axar Patel
• Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Vice-Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Alternate Picks: Will Jacks, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Santner (for Grand Leagues)
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9. Final Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Mumbai Indians appear to have the edge over Delhi Capitals due to the following:
• Strong head-to-head record (4 wins in last 5)
• Home ground advantage at Wankhede
• Power-packed batting lineup with SKY, Rohit, Tilak, and Hardik
• Death bowling firepower with Bumrah and Topley
Delhi Capitals, while dangerous, rely heavily on KL Rahul, Axar, and their spin attack. If their top order fails, they may struggle to post or chase a big score.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win Match 63 and strengthen their position in the playoffs race.
