Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians: IPL 2025 Match 63 Preview
Match Overview
In the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) will face off against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Current Standings
As it stands, MI occupies the fourth position with seven victories out of twelve matches, while DC trails closely in fifth place with six wins from the same number of games.
Match Details
MI vs DC Match 63: Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 63, IPL 2025
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
Head-to-Head Statistics
MI vs DC Head-to-Head Stats
| MI vs DC Head-to-Head Stats | |
| Total Matches | 36 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 16 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 20 |
| Tied/NR | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches Result | DC: 1, MI: 4 |
Since 2022, DC and MI have clashed six times, with MI emerging victorious in four of those encounters. In their most recent match, MI triumphed over DC by 12 runs.
Team Previews
MI vs DC: Team Preview for Match 63
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC finds themselves in a critical situation against MI, needing to secure victories in both of their remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive. A single loss would eliminate them from contention, and even one win may not suffice unless MI falters in their final game. DC's recent form is concerning, having lost four of their last five matches, compounded by the absence of Mitchell Starc. Axar Patel's performance will be crucial, especially given his impressive record against Rohit Sharma, having dismissed him three times in 69 balls.
Key Players of DC: KL Rahul, Axar Patel
Mumbai Indians (MI)
For MI, the task is clear: defeat DC to secure a playoff berth. A loss would complicate their situation, relying on the outcomes of other matches, including their final game against Punjab Kings. With the highest net run-rate (1.156) in the league, MI aims to play cautiously. Their mid-season six-match winning streak has kept their hopes alive. The performance of Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav will be pivotal, while Rohit Sharma must elevate his game during this crucial juncture.
Key MI Players: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya
Probable Playing XI
Probable Playing XI for MI vs DC Match 63
DC Expected XI: Faf du Plessis/Sediqullah Atal, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (capt), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair
Impact Subs: Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira
MI Expected XI: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner/Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar
Impact Subs: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch & Weather Report for MI vs DC Match 63
Pitch Report
At Wankhede Stadium this season, teams batting second have had the upper hand, winning four out of six matches. The only successful defense occurred when RCB scored a massive 221. With rain anticipated in Mumbai on Wednesday evening, the toss could be crucial, and teams may prefer to chase.
Weather Report
Heavy rainfall is forecasted for Wednesday evening at Wankhede Stadium, with temperatures expected to drop to 28°C and humidity around 75%. There is a significant likelihood of weather interruptions, which could influence the match's outcome.
Conclusion
As the match approaches, Mumbai Indians are favored to win. Delhi Capitals will look to KL Rahul for guidance to secure a victory. MI's batting lineup must perform well to overcome DC, with Jasprit Bumrah's bowling likely to play a decisive role.