4/7 MI vs DC Match Prediction: IPL Match 20 2024 April 7th

The intensity of IPL 2024 is rocketing with every game, and fans expect more thrillers to come. We have outlined our IPL Match 20 prediction for the Mi vs DC match prediction clash in Mumbai on Sunday (April 7).

Mumbai Indians will be playing at their home, and it needs to be perfect for the fans who will come in large numbers. The two teams are placed at the bottom of the points table as they have yet to set this IPL on fire.

MI vs DC Match Prediction: Rohit-Hardik Captaincy Saga Hurting Mumbai’s 2024 Season?

Mumbai Indians is one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, having clinched five IPL trophies along with CSK. They are profoundly known for scouting talents and making them superstars. Examples like Bumrah and Hardik are testaments to their talent-hunting program.

They were led so well by Rohit Sharma in the last 11 years, with five times crowned champions in his captaincy. But just before this IPL 2024, MI management made a surprising decision to remove Rohit from Captaincy and handed it over to Hardik Pandya.

Mumbai's loyal fans have not received the decision well and have been outrageous on social media and on the ground. The entire team is under this pressure and seems to be split.

They must completely support Hardik and ensure everyone is behind him if they are to make a comeback in this tournament. Mumbai is a franchise known for unity, as their slogans indicate about One Family, and it is essential for them to stay united.

Hardik is more than a capable captain, and he has shown that with Gujrat Titans after clinching a trophy in 2022 and making the finals in 2023. The dashing all-rounder is also in contention for the next white-ball captain of India, as Rohit does not have a lot of cricket left in him.

With all these things in mind, MI switching to Hardik might not be a bad decision. It could be a more practical decision to keep the next 10 years in mind.

IPL Match 20 Potential Match Winners

Our MI vs DC match prediction included the following players that can impact this all-important clash at Wankhede Stadium on Monday IPL Match 20.

Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians, after losing both games, need a lot of motivation to move forward in the competition, and no one better than Rohit Sharma can unleash his true potential on his home ground.

The Indian captain has had fabulous starts in the first two games and looked in good touch, so it can be assumed that his best is around the corner. From Team India’s point of view, it is also imperative that he finishes a good season in the IPL with the bat.

The 36-year-old right-hander has been struggling in the IPL in the last five years, with very average seasons with the bat with respect to his standards.

Many people believe the captaincy burden was also affecting his personal performance. Since he is not the captain anymore, it would give him more time to concentrate on his batting, which will eventually be a handful for Mumbai.

The Wankhede crowd will come in greater numbers to see the hitman score big and put his team in a formidable position, which he is more than capable of doing.

Hardik Pandya

It has been a tough last few months for Hardik Pandya, not only off the field but also in cricketing terms. The 30-year-old all-rounder recovered from an ankle injury he sustained during the last ODI World Cup.

He is a vital cog not only in Mumbai's setup but also equally important for India, with the T20 World Cup around the corner. There is a scarcity of quality all-rounders in India, which is perhaps why Hardik is counted in gold dust for the balance of the Indian T20 side.

The Gujrat-born guy struggled in the last few games with the bat and ball for his side, and there has been a lot of criticism of him lately, which he needs to shut down with his performance.

There is absolutely no doubt about his potential, and there can not be a better place than Wankhede for him to showcase his talent.

Mitchell Marsh

Most people believe that T20 games are won and lost in the powerplay, so having an aggressive opener at the top is the way to dominate the first six overs of the game. Mitchell Marsh is that one guy from Australia who has improved his T20 game to a different level in the last two years.

The 32-year-old will lead Australia in the coming World Cup and has been playing at the top for Delhi Capitals.

The Bison is someone the MI management will watch out for in this all-important Mumbai vs Delhi clash. He can take the game away from the opponent in no time.

It has been a quiet couple of games for the right-hander, but he can quickly turn things around. Most Aussies love true surfaces to bat on, and Wankhede is no different.

The right-hander bats typically at number three for Australia in t20 cricket, but he has been positioned at the top to ensure his team a solid start in the powerplay.

IPL Match 20 MI vs DC Match Prediction

On paper, Mumbai Indians is a much stronger side with many potential match-winners, but they might not be ahead of DC in terms of confidence.

Delhi also lost their initial games, but their batters can utilize Mumbai's good batting conditions, and if they post a big score, it might be a massive challenge for the hosts to chase.

Delhi would love to see their captain, Rishabh Pant, getting some runs against his favorite opponent, who scored 333 runs in 13 matches at a whopping strike rate of 142 against them.

Currently, Bumrah is the only positive for the men in blue, and he needs to ensure that the entire team remains motivated for the rest of the tournament.

Our MI vs DC Match Prediction is based on the current scenario, which might be more favorable to Delhi on IPL Match 20 if they cater to Bumrah watchfully and do not give him easy scalps; otherwise, Mumbai might be in the driving seat.