The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi hosts its first match of IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians in the season’s first afternoon fixture on Saturday, April 4 at 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT).
MI come into the game full of confidence after completing a record 200+ chase in their opener, powered by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton.
Delhi Capitals also started their campaign with a win but suffered a top-order collapse before Sameer Rizvi rescued the chase. With Delhi known for flat pitches and short boundaries, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards.
DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match 9 Odds
Mumbai Indians hold a slight advantage due to their stronger batting depth and recent head-to-head dominance, though Delhi’s spin attack could make this an evenly matched contest.
Source: CricTracker
| Platform | DC Win Odds | MI Win Odds | Toss Odds (DC) | Toss Odds (MI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.05 | 1.78 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 2.08 | 1.75 | 1.92 | 1.88 |
| BetVibe | 2.05 | 1.78 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
DC vs MI IPL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai Indians have historically dominated the rivalry, though Delhi have enjoyed better results at home in recent seasons.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 37 | 16 | 21 | 43.24% |
| Mumbai Indians | 37 | 21 | 16 | 56.76% |
Recent Results: Mumbai Indians have won four of the last five matches against Delhi Capitals since IPL 2023, highlighting their recent dominance.
DC vs MI IPL 2026 Playing XI
Delhi Capitals will once again miss Mitchell Starc, with Lungi Ngidi leading the pace attack. Mumbai Indians could bring Mitchell Santner back into the XI, while Suryakumar Yadav’s fitness remains a minor concern.
Delhi Capitals:
KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Mumbai Indians:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner/AM Ghazanfar, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
DC vs MI IPL 2026 Pitch Report and Weather Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has emerged as one of the most batting-friendly venues in recent IPL seasons, with flat surfaces and short boundaries favoring aggressive stroke play.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat batting track |
| Batting Condition | Short boundaries and quick outfield |
| Bowling Condition | Pacers rely on variations, spinners key in middle overs |
| Dew Factor | Minimal due to afternoon game |
| Average First/Second Innings Score | 217 average first innings score since IPL 2024 |
DC vs MI Toss Factor
Batting first has often proven beneficial in Delhi due to the high-scoring nature of the pitch. However, teams with strong chasing line-ups may still prefer to bowl first to assess conditions.
DC vs MI Weather Report
Delhi has experienced relatively pleasant weather recently, with no significant rain threat expected during the afternoon fixture.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30–35°C |
| Weather | Mostly sunny |
| Wind | Light breeze |
| Humidity | 40–50% |
| Rain Chances | 10% |
DC vs MI IPL 2026 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (MI) | Key role in 148-run opening stand in last match |
| Ryan Rickelton (MI) | Strike rate 203.7 vs Lungi Ngidi in T20s |
| Tristan Stubbs (DC) | 430 runs in death overs since IPL 2024 at SR 227.51 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | Middle-over wicket-taker on spin-friendly surfaces |
| Sameer Rizvi (DC) | Match-saving innings as Impact Sub in opener |
| Mitchell Santner (MI) | Took 5 wickets in 2 matches vs DC in IPL 2025 |
