IPL match today, MI vs DC: Team prediction, head-to-head, pitch report, Mumbai weather update

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are set for a high-stakes clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with the final IPL playoff spot on the line. MI, with 14 points, hold a slight advantage over DC (13 points), needing just one more win to secure qualification. DC, on the other hand, must win both their remaining matches — including a tough finale against Punjab Kings — to advance.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!MI’s all-round strength and recent form, including a six-match winning streak, position them as favourites despite a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans. Star players like Rohit Sharma, playing his first match post-Test retirement, and in-form Suryakumar Yadav will be key. However, the team faces a future challenge as South Africans Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch are set to depart before playoffs.Who's that IPL player?DC’s bowling looks weakened by Mitchell Starc’s absence, leaving their attack vulnerable. Kuldeep Yadav and Mustafizur Rahman must step up, while the team hopes for a match-winning performance from KL Rahul, who has been a consistent scorer. Axar Patel’s lacklustre season adds to DC’s concerns. With their campaign faltering after a strong start, Delhi must regroup quickly for this virtual knockout.MI vs DC Head-to-Head:MI vs DC: Pitch ReportThe Wankhede Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest, with true bounce and short square boundaries (66m and 61m) encouraging strokeplay, while the 74m straight boundary adds a slight challenge. The surface has produced both high-scoring games and totals around the 170-run mark. With some rain around and the possibility of showers during the match, conditions could favour seamers early on. The quick outfield aids run-scoring, but bowlers who hit the right lengths can be effective.Given the weather forecast, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first to exploit any early assistance and chase under lights.MI vs DC: Predicted XIsMumbai Indians predicted XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahImpact Sub: Raj BawaDelhi Capitals predicted XI: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi , KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha ChameeraImpact Sub: Karun NairMI vs DC: Mumbai Weather updateMumbai is expected to experience a heavy thunderstorm in the morning on Wednesday, with an overall 80% chance of rain throughout the day. However, the weather is likely to improve by match time in the evening (7–11 PM), with only a 7% chance of rain during those hours. Conditions will remain cloudy, with the temperature hovering around 29°C. Humidity will be high at approximately 75%, which could make conditions a bit uncomfortable for players.Despite the morning showers, the evening forecast is promising, and a full game is likely without major weather disruptions.MI vs DC: Live Streaming detailsThe MI vs DC match will be played at the Wankhede stadium, Mumbai. The match will start at 7:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.MI vs DC squadsMumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Raghu Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), Mustafizur Rahman, Abhishek Porel (wk), Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Tripurana Vijay, Dushmantha Chameera, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.