IPL 2023: DC vs MI Pre-match Predictions

Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will be squaring off in the 16th Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023. Both the teams are yet to gather their first win of the season and would look to put up their best performances to finally have the two valuable points.
Basic information about the match:
- Teams: Delhi Capitals VS Mumbai Indians
- Date: 11-Apr-23
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Match: 16
- Venue: Delhi
DC Players List and Roles

Player | Role |
Abhishek Porel | Batter/Wicket-keeper |
Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
Prithvi Shaw | Batter |
Anrich Nortje | Bowler |
David Warner (c) | Batter |
Mitchell Marsh | All-Rounder |
Sarfaraz Khan | Batter |
Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Bowler |
Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
Chetan Sakariya | Bowler |
Lalit Yadav | All-Rounder |
Ripal Patel | All-Rounder |
Yash Dhull | Batter |
Rovman Powell | Batter |
Pravin Dubey | Bowler |
Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
Vicky Ostwal | All-Rounder |
Aman Khan | All-Rounder |
Phil Salt | Wicket-keeper |
Ishant Sharma | Bowler |
Mukesh Kumar | Bowler |
Manish Pandey | Batter |
Rilee Rossouw | Batter |
MI Players List and Role

Player | Role |
Rohit Sharma (c) | Batter |
Sandeep Warrier | Bowler |
Suryakumar Yadav | Batter |
Ishan Kishan | Batter |
Dewald Brevis | Batter |
Tilak Varma | Batter |
Jofra Archer | Bowler |
Tim David | All-Rounder |
Mohd Arshad Khan | Batter |
Ramandeep Singh | Batter |
Hrithik Shokeen | All-Rounder |
Arjun Tendulkar | Bowler |
Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
Kumar Kartikeya | Bowler |
Jason Behrendorff | Bowler |
Akash Madhwal | Bowler |
Cameron Green | All-Rounder |
Riley Meredith | Bowler |
Piyush Chawla | All-Rounder |
Duan Jansen | Bowler |
Vishnu Vinod | Wicket-keeper |
Shams Mulani | All-Rounder |
Nehal Wadhera | All-Rounder |
Raghav Goyal | Bowler |
First Face-Off

Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) faced each other for the first time in the 23rd match of the inaugural edition of the IPL. Shaun Pollock, the South African Alrounder shined for the Mumbai Indians which secured a 29-run win over the Delhi franchise.
Previous IPL Results
Delhi Capitals has been one of those teams that have given tough fights to the most successful franchise of the IPL. In the 32 encounters that have taken place between both teams, Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious in 17. At the same time, Delhi Capitals have won 15 of them. It will be interesting to see which team betters their record this time.
Previous Results
Date | Tournament | Winner | Margin |
21-May-2022 | 2022 IPL | MI | 5 Wickets |
27-Mar-2022 | 2022 IPL | DC | 4 Wickets |
2-Oct-2021 | 2021 IPL | DC | 4 Wickets |
20-Apr-2021 | 2021 IPL | DC | 6 Wickets |
10-Nov-2020 | 2020 IPL | MI | 5 Wickets |
5-Nov-2020 | 2020 IPL | MI | 9 Wickets |
31-Oct-2020 | 2020 IPL | MI | 57 runs |
11-Oct-2020 | 2020 IPL | MI | 5 Wickets |
18-Apr-2019 | 2019 IPL | DC | 37 runs |
24-Mar-2019 | 2019 IPL | MI | 40 runs |
20-May-2018 | 2018 IPL | DC | 7 wickets |
14-Apr-2018 | 2018 IPL | DC | 11 runs |
6-May-2017 | 2017 IPL | MI | 14 runs |
22-Apr-2017 | 2017 IPL | MI | 146 runs |
14-May-2016 | 2016 IPL | DC | 10 runs |
22-Apr-2016 | 2016 IPL | MI | 80 runs |
4-May-2015 | 2015 IPL | DC | 37 runs |
22-Apr-2015 | 2015 IPL | MI | 5 wickets |
22-May-2014 | 2014 IPL | DC | 6 wickets |
26-Apr-2014 | 2014 IPL | MI | 15 runs |
20-Apr-2013 | 2013 IPL | MI | 44 runs |
8-Apr-2013 | 2013 IPL | DC | 9 wickets |
26-Apr-2012 | 2012 IPL | DC | 7 wickets |
15-Apr-2012 | 2012 IPL | DC | 37 runs |
6-May-2011 | 2011 IPL | MI | 8 wickets |
9-Apr-2011 | 2011 IPL | MI | 32 runs |
12-Apr-2010 | 2010 IPL | MI | 98 runs |
16-Mar-2010 | 2010 IPL | MI | 39 runs |
20-May-2009 | 2009 IPL | DC | 7 wickets |
7-May-2009 | 2009 IPL | DC | 4 wickets |
23-May-2008 | 2008 IPL | MI | 29 runs |
3-May-2008 | 2008 IPL | DC | 5 wickets |
Pre-match Analysis

Both teams are missing the services of their best players. While Delhi Capitals are missing their captain Rishab Pant, Mumbai Indians are missing ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Both teams have struggled to get going in the tournament till now, but there will be only one team without a win after this face-off. It will be interesting to watch what changes the teams make to ensure their first win of the season.
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Tilak Verma has been in sensational form for Mumbai Indians since the last season and has produced important performances several times. The left-handed batter has already 106 runs in the two matches played so far and would like to further his good form and ensure his team’s victory this time.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
With the insane fast bowling ability that he has, the hunger to take wickets after an unsuccessful first outing, and missing the second game as a precautionary measure, Jofra Archer, if he returns to the Mumbai Indians line-up, can be the best bowler of the match as he would like to run through the Delhi Capitals’ batting line-up.
Match Details
Delhi Capitals will be up against the Mumbai Indians in the 16th Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 from the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 11th April 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 7:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset.
Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium is Delhi Capitals’ home ground. Usually, the pitch is slower in pace. But the outfield is frequently fast, and the boundaries are small. At his arena, a total of 78 IPL games have been played. The side batting first won 35 times, while the chasing team triumphed 43 times. At this stadium, 166 runs are scored in the first inning on average. The host team DC broke the record for the highest total ever recorded with 231 runs. On the other hand, DC also scored 66 runs, the lowest total ever registered here.
Today’s Match Prediction: Final Thoughts
It is going to be a close contest as both the teams would be willing to register their first win but seeing the teams on paper and their form, it looks like Delhi Capitals might win this match because of the home advantage.