Must-win game for Mumbai Indians after three consecutive losses  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Rohit Sharma has odds of 4.30 to be Mumbai Indians' best batsman  
• David Warner has odds of 3.60 to be Delhi Capitals' best batsman  
• Mumbai Indians have odds of 1.80 to hit the most sixes in the match  
• Delhi Capitals have odds of 2.35 to hit the most sixes in the match  

MATCH PREVIEW     

We are all set for an interesting game in the Indian Premier League 2024. The Mumbai Indians will be up against the Delhi Capitals in the 20th match. The Mumbai Indians lost to Rajasthan Royals in the last game, and the side has seen its odds decline with ordinary performances from key players. The Delhi Capitals lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in a game where their bowlers had no answers for the onslaught. It is a vital game for both sides to keep their hopes alive for the rest of the season, and we expect a close contest.  

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Trouble is mounting for Hardik Pandya's team. They lost to the Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets in the last game, their third straight loss. There have been a few concerns about Hardik Pandya's acceptance as captain among the home crowd. The Delhi Capitals are also struggling, giving Pandya's boys a great opportunity to reclaim their position in cricket-betting apps.   

Rohit Sharma has been on and off with his form, and he must do well at the top with Ishan Kishan. Suryakumar Yadav's entry is a big boost for the side's batting, and he will look to deliver a strong show in the middle order with Dewald Brevis and Tilak Varma. The side will expect quick runs from their power hitters Pandya and Tim David in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack will have a big challenge as the batsmen have struggled this season. The side will expect Kwena Maphaka and Jasprit Bumrah to get early breakthroughs and put the Delhi Capitals on the map. Piyush Chawla must use his experience and do well in the middle overs with Gerald Coetzee. Akash Madhwal must do well in the supporting role as the side lacks depth in the bowling.  

Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians     

Hardik Pandya (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jasprit Bumrah, Kwena Maphaka, Dewald Brevis (Impact Player)  

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Rishab Pant will be a worried man. Their bowling attack faced a slaughter in the last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where the side lost by 106 runs. The side has struggled with its consistency with the bat at the top, and the bowling attack has often looked toothless. They have dropped in the pecking order on cricket betting sites. Pant would know his opponent's lack of form and expect a strong show from his players.  

David Warner and Prithvi Shaw haven't been consistent, and the team needs a strong start from this pair in this game. Mitchell Marsh and Abishek Porel didn't score in the last game, and they will look to add runs in the middle order with Rishab Pant. The side will expect runs from Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs, as the top order has been inconsistent.    

The bowling attack was taken to the cleaners in the last game by KKR, where they conceded 272 runs. The side will expect a good spell from Ishant Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed with the new ball. Jhye Richardson is expected to play this game and must do well in the middle overs with Rasikh Dar Salam. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel must use the conditions to trouble the Mumbai batters.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jhye Richardson, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Abishek Porel (Impact Player) 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

We have seen high-scoring games at this venue, and setting up a winning total is a big challenge here as the pitch stays good even in the second innings. The captains would have this in their mind at the toss, and the side winning the toss would look to bowl first.      

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The skies over Mumbai will be clear on April 7, and like the earlier games, we expect this one to be a high-scoring one. 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 have been inconsistent, and the bowling attack has struggled to execute its plans. They don't have a good record at this venue and must get their batsmen and bowlers to play complementary roles to win this game. Mumbai Indians have a stronger batting lineup and enjoy a good record at this venue. We expect a close game, but Mumbai Indians will play with the crowds behind them and start ahead.  

Our prediction is for Mumbai Indians to win.

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