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IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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The two finalists of 2020 meet in a crucial clash in 2021. Champions Mumbai Indians have been well below their best this season, but remain in contention for the playoffs. And, of course, they can beat anyone on their day. Delhi Capitals, who suffered a poor run at the backend of last season, will be looking to avoid the same here after defeat last time out against KKR.

The heat is on at Sharjah, both literally and figuratively speaking.

Mumbai are coming off a crucial win over Punjab, doing enough with both bat and ball to seal victory. At the time of writing on Friday evening, Kolkata Knight Riders were yet to finish their battle with Punjab, but regardless, Rohit Sharma’s men desperately need the two points in the pointy end of the season.

For Delhi, the playoffs race is much smoother for them in terms of a top four finish. However, this match is also important in the sense that Royal Challengers Bangalore are sneaking up slowly for a top two spot. Given how important the advantage of winning the first qualifier is in IPL cricket, Rishabh Pant’s team can afford no slip ups here.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • No player has more runs in MI-DC matches than Rohit Sharma. The MI skipper has struck 677 runs for MI vs DC at an average of 33.85 and strike rate of 131.71. He has scored 44 (30) and 67 (51) in his last two knocks vs Delhi.
  • However, Rohit has endured a poor run in IPL matches at Sharjah. He has scored just the 14 runs in three matches on this ground at an average of 4.67. He is certainly capable of turning this around.
  • Quinton de Kock performed pretty well against DC in the UAE last year. The Protea made scores of 40 (25), 26 (28), 53 (36) and 20 (12). Also, he has made starts in all four matches of the UAE leg (17, 55, 24, 27) and MI will be hoping QdK goes on to make a significant score.
  • Also, de Kock has scored 154 runs in four innings at Sharjah at an average of 51.67 and strike rate of 136.28.
  • Saurabh Tiwary has been an important performer for MI when given the opportunity. He scored an important 37-ball 45 in his last game vs PBKS.
  • Kieron Pollard is coming off a player of the match performance against PBKS (2/8 and 15 off 7 balls). The MI legend, however, has a modest record against the Capitals compared to other teams, with 354 runs in 23 innings at an average of 23.60 and strike rate of 140.48.
  • In three innings at Sharjah, Pollard has slammed 99 runs at a strike rate of 145.59 for just the one dismissal.
  • Hardik Pandya, who scored a 30-ball 40 a few days ago vs Punjab, also has a modest record against the Capitals (13 inns, 161 runs, avg. 16.10, SR 150.47). It is his brother, Krunal Pandya, who has the better batting numbers vs DC, with 250 runs in 11 innings at an average of 31.25 and strike rate of 170.07. Also, Krunal has nine wickets in 12 innings vs DC at an average of 24.
  • Jasprit Bumrah is on a dream run vs Delhi Capitals. In his last five matches against them, Bumrah has taken figures of 1/32, 4/14, 3/17, 0/26 and 2/24. Also, Bumrah has taken four wickets in two matches at Sharjah (avg. 16.50, SR 12.00).
  • Trent Boult strikes every two overs on average vs Delhi Capitals (18 overs, nine wickets, avg. 13.22). He was player of the match in last year’s IPL Final, with figures of 3/30. Also, Boult has six wickets in two matches at Sharjah.

Delhi Capitals:

  • Will Shikhar Dhawan hit top form? In nine matches for DC vs MI, Dhawan has struck 235 runs at an average of 29.60 and strike rate of 116.92, including 45 (42) earlier this season.
  • Shreyas Iyer was out cheaply last game vs KKR (1), but the right-hander was in some fine touch before that with scores of 47* and 43 vs Sunrisers and Royals respectively.
  • Iyer has a similar record to Dhawan against MI, with an average of 29.64 and strike rate of 119.41. This includes 65* off 50 balls in the last match he played against them – the IPL 2020 Final.
  • Rishabh Pant will be key in these slow Sharjah conditions. The DC skipper strikes at 146.41 in 11 innings vs MI, with 306 runs at an average of 30.60. He scored 39 off 36 balls a couple of days ago on this ground vs KKR.
  • Among teams he’s played at least 10 matches against, Steve Smith’s average of 42 against Mumbai Indians makes them his favourite opponent. Overall, Smudge has scored 462 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 128.69.
  • Kagiso Rabada strikes every 14.67 deliveries at Sharjah. However, he will be aiming to improve on his economy rate of 10.02 on this ground, especially after the onslaught from Sunil Narine last game.
  • Against MI, Rabada has taken 10 wickets in nine matches at an average of 27.80 and strike rate of 19.80.
  • Anrich Nortje has been in fine touch in the UAE leg of IPL 2021, with figures of 2/12, 2/18 and 1/15. He has taken four wickets in four matches vs MI (avg. 32, econ. 9.85).
  • Avesh Khan is having a terrific IPL. Only Harshal Patel (23) has more wickets than Avesh (18), who is coming off 3/13 on this ground a couple of days ago vs KKR.

Also read: Take a look at how the IPL has changed since the start of the UAE leg

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 29, MI 16, DC 13.
  • Delhi Capitals (138/4) beat Mumbai Indians (137/9) earlier this year after MI beat them four times in the UAE last season.
  • If Prithvi Shaw is fit, he will have to overcome a poor record against MI (7 inns, 60 runs, avg. 8.57).
  • MI could look to play Jayant Yadav. In his last four games vs DC, he has taken 1/25 three times and 0/18 in the other.
  • DC could be tempted to play Amit Mishra. He took 4/24 vs MI earlier this year, part of 19 wickets in 14 matches for DC against Mumbai.
  • Mumbai Indians are scoring at just 8.23 runs per over at the death in IPL 2021, which is their worst in any season.

Possible Playing 11

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Saurabh Tiwary, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Kieron Pollard, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9. Rahul Chahar, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Delhi Capitals: 1. Shikhar Dhawan, 2. Steve Smith/Prithvi Shaw, 3. Shreyas Iyer, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. R Ashwin, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Anrich Nortje

Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather

Despite the small boundaries, run-scoring has been challenging at Sharjah in IPL 2021. The last three scores on this ground are 125/7, 127/9 and 134/7, with the chasing team winning the last two. Expect similar pitch conditions on what is set to be another very hot day.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Base team:

IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Fan2Play

2, 3, 4 player challenge teams

IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 46: MI vs DC Fan2Play

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

Match Prediction

This one can go either way. A total in the region of 140 batting first could be a tough chase. Mumbai, with their great recent record vs DC, to win.

Charbel Coorey
Charbel Cooreyhttps://cricblog.net
Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. He is also a keen fantasy sports player. Charbel has also had the privilege of interviewing cricketers on the CricBlog TV YouTube channel, including James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Tye, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat and Saurabh Netravalkar: https://www.youtube.com/@cricblogtv For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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