Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | Qualifier 1 T20 Match Prediction

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | Qualifier 1 T20 Match Prediction

“Mumbai Indians” Can Be The Winner

1. Team Ranking:

   Finally, the group stage already over in IPL 2020 edition and we’ve got the 4-teams who will compete for the final in the play-off. The defending champion Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1 in the first playoff. The winner of this game will directly reach the final while the loser will get a chance in “Eliminator“. But, it’s easy to guess that both teams will try to take the shorter route to the final. MI earned the top spot in the group stage’s team ranking. On the other hand, DC obtained the 2nd spot in the ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals is set to happen in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. IPL 2020 edition is happening in Dubai, UAE due to the excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   Both Mumbai and Delhi are top performers in the group stage of IPL 13. However, Mumbai delivered the best performance than any other team. MI has won 9 out of 14 matches. Hence, Delhi triumphed 8 out of 14 matches. However, MI has lost the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. But, they kept their best players on the bench as they ensured the playoff spot previously. DC ended their four-matches losing streak by taking the victory against Bangalore in their last group stage match.
   

4. Head To Head:

   If we look up at the head to head stat between two teams, then we’ll find an interesting stat. Both teams have played 26 matches against each other. MI has won 14 times and DC triumphed in 12 times. Mumbai has beaten Delhi in both encounters in this current season.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the largest stadium in UAE and this creates the perfect balance in the game for the batsmen and the bowlers. The outfield is fast and batsmen can play their strokes but hitting sixes is tougher than other venues.

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   Quinton De Kock of Mumbai Indians has an AVG 33.39 and SR 138.51. Another top batsman of Mumbai Indians –Rohit Sharma has an AVG 32.24 and SR 133.71.

   On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals has an AVG 33.17 and SR 124.78. Another top batsman of Delhi Capitals –Prithvi Shaw has an AVG 23.92 and SR 141.04.

   Bowlers Analytics

   The top MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s AVG 22.51 and Econ 7.06. Another Top bowler of MI Trent Boult has an AVG 29.47 and his Econ 8.78.

   Hence, the top Delhi Capitals bowler Kagiso Rabada ‘s AVG 17.94 and Econ 8.14. Another Top bowler of Delhi Capitals Sandeep Lamichhanne has an AVG 22.46 and his Econ 8.34.

   Mumbai has the best starting XI undoubtedly among the 4 teams. They have the strong batting unit and brilliant bowling lineup. The whole team is mixed of youth and experienced players. Under the superb guidance of Rohit Sharma, they’re playing like a beast. Delhi’s final phase wasn’t that good. They lost their path in the last stage of group stage. Moreover, Mumbai will have the big psychological advantage as they’ve beaten twice Delhi in this campaign and Mumbai has more experience in big matches.

7. Point Table:

   MI has earned 18 points from 14 matches in group stage and NRR +1.107. Hence, DC also obtained 16 points from 14 matches and NRR -0.109.

8. Pitch Supports:

   Dubai is a good pitch for batting and the odd ball is expected to stop owing to the slow nature of the track. We expect the teams to score runs in the range of 160-180 runs in this match.