Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in match No. 8 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, April 4.
DC, led by Axar Patel, head into the contest after a winning start to their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants. Their bowlers restricted Lucknow to 141 in 18.4 overs before the chase was completed in 17.1 overs, despite an early collapse. Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs played key roles in guiding the side home.
Mumbai Indians also began their season on a high, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening fixture. Chasing 221, they secured victory with six wickets and five balls to spare. Shardul Thakur impressed with the ball, while Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma scored half-centuries during the chase.
With both teams coming off wins, the contest promises to be closely fought. Delhi Capitals currently sit third on the table with a net run rate of +1.397, while Mumbai Indians are fourth with +0.687.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
- Date: April 4, 2026
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
Weather Report
Conditions in Delhi are expected to be warm, with temperatures around 28–30°C at the start, dropping to about 25°C later in the game. The sky will be partly cloudy, with only a 10–15% chance of light rain. Moderate humidity and occasional strong winds are expected, but interruptions are unlikely.
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Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai Indians have the edge in this rivalry, winning 21 of the 37 matches played between the two teams, while Delhi Capitals have won 16.
Last five meetings:
- MI won by 59 runs (May 21, 2025, Mumbai)
- MI won by 12 runs (April 13, 2025, Delhi)
- DC won by 10 runs (April 27, 2024, Delhi)
- MI won by 29 runs (April 7, 2024, Mumbai)
- MI won by 6 wickets (April 11, 2023, Delhi)
Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma
Delhi Capitals: Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
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Key Battles
- Rohit Sharma vs Lungi Ngidi
Rohit Sharma’s role at the top will be crucial, while Ngidi’s ability to extract movement early could shape the contest. - KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah
Rahul’s role as an anchor will be tested against Bumrah, who can influence the game in both the powerplay and death overs. - Tristan Stubbs vs Trent Boult
Stubbs’ finishing ability will be up against Boult’s variations, particularly in the latter stages of the innings. - Hardik Pandya vs Kuldeep Yadav
Pandya’s attacking approach against spin will be challenged by Kuldeep’s variations. - Axar Patel vs Tilak Varma
This middle-overs battle could play a key role, with Tilak’s approach against spin facing Axar’s control.
Squads
Delhi Capitals:
Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Mitchell Starc
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Danish Malewar, Sherfane Rutherford, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Naman Dhir, Raj Angad Bawa, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat, Corbin Bosch, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mayank Markande (T), Allah Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Raghu Sharma, Mohammad Izhar
Live Streaming and Broadcast
- TV (India): Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Match Prediction
Mumbai Indians enter the match as favourites based on their head-to-head record, experience, and overall squad balance, though Delhi Capitals will look to capitalise on home conditions and maintain their winning momentum.
