Knockout contest between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.50 to be the Mumbai Indians’ best bowler 
• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.30 to be the Delhi Capitals’ best bowler 
• Mumbai Indians have odds of 1.62 to be the best bowler’s team 
• Delhi Capitals have odds of 2.18 to be the best bowler’s team 

MATCH PREVIEW     

Three teams have qualified for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2025, and only one place is up for grabs. In this context, the 63rd game between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals is a virtual knockout, and the winner will have an upper hand in reaching the playoffs. The Mumbai Indians lost to the Gujarat Titans in their last game and shall look to strike form playing at home. They have won four out of six games at this venue and shall start the game with higher odds. The Capitals suffered a crushing loss against the Titans in the last game and shall look to make a strong comeback. The stakes are high for both sides in this game, and we expect to see a thrilling contest.  

Mumbai Indians Preview     

Hardik Pandya and his men suffered their first loss in seven games as they went down against the Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets. The side will look to put that loss behind them as they resume their campaign after a two-week break. The side has done well in home games this season, putting them ahead on cricket betting sites. Pandya would look to use the home advantage and take his side to the playoffs with a win.  

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton have batted well this season, and the team will expect them to deliver a strong start. Suryakumar Yadav will look to steer the innings in the middle order and add runs with his hard-hitting partners Tilak Varma and Will Jacks. The lower middle order has good hitters, and they expect runs from Pandya and Naman Dhir.

Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar must get early breakthroughs for the team as the Delhi Capitals have their top order in good form. Jasprit Bumrah is looking at his best, and he will look to keep up the pressure on the batters in the middle overs along with Karn Sharma. The team will expect a good show in the supporting role from Hardik Pandya and Will Jacks.   

Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians     

Hardik Pandya (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma (Impact Player)  

Delhi Capitals Preview     

Axar Patel’s team suffered a crushing loss in their last game against the Gujarat Titans. The Delhi Capitals’ skipper will be upset with his bowlers as they failed to defend a big total, losing the game by 10 wickets. Their odds have dropped on cricket betting apps after the massive bowling failure. Patel must lead from the front with the ball as the Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup.  

KL Rahul hit a brilliant hundred in the last game, and the team needs him to deliver a good start in the game with Faf du Plessis. In the middle order, the team will need partnerships between Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, and Tristan Stubbs. The lower middle order has an important role in the game, and they need runs from Sameer Rizvi and Ashutosh Sharma.  

Mitchell Starc’s exit has hurt the balance in the bowling attack. The team needs Axar Patel and T Natarajan to get early breakthroughs as the Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup. Mustafizur Rahman must do well in the middle overs with Dushmantha Chameera. Kuldeep Yadav hasn’t been consistent and needs to do well in the supporting role with Vipraj Nigam.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

Axar Patel (c), Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

We have seen high-scoring games at this venue, and in the last four games, the team chasing the score has won on three occasions. The captains would have this in their minds at the toss, and the team would opt to bowl first on winning the toss.      

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The skies over Mumbai will be overcast. As we have seen earlier in the season, we expect this one to be high-scoring. There isn't much for the bowlers on this surface. The ball comes to the bat with an even bounce and pace. The side batting first in this game would aim for 200 runs to feel confident. 

OUR PREDICTION      

The Delhi Capitals’ bowlers will start with low confidence in the game. Their bowling attack has lost its spearhead, a big challenge for the team. They have lost the last five out of six games at this venue. The team will need a good show from the bowlers to have a chance. The Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup and are difficult to beat at this venue. It will be a close game, but Mumbai Indians will start as favorites according to our cricket betting tips.  

Our prediction is for Mumbai Indians to win