DC vs MI IPL 2023

Mumbai Indians open account with six-wicket win against Delhi Capitals

DC vs MI Highlights, IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians (173/4) beat Delhi Capitals (172) by 6 wickets in Delhi

Mumbai Indians (MI) opened their account in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they eked a thrilling six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a stiff 173, Mumbai got off to a flying start with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan adding 71 runs for the opening wicket. A mix-up then got rid of Ishan for 31(26). Following his dismissal, Rohit along with Tilak Varma added a crucial 68 runs for the second wicket, before Mukesh Kumar opened the contest yet again in the 16th over. The pacer removed Tilak for 41(29) and then removed Suryakumar Yadav for a first ball duck. Rohit, who scored his first half-century in 25 innings in the competition, was dismissed in the next over for 65(45) with wicketkeeper Abishek Porel grabbing a spectacular catch. Following his dismissal Tim David and Cameron Green took Mumbai home in the final ball of the match. Earlier, Axar Patel played a sensational 25-ball 54 to bail Delhi out of danger after they were reduced to 98/5. Apart from him, David Warner hit yet another half-century before getting out for 51(47). Meanwhile, Mumbai did an exceptional job in the death overs and picked the final five batters in 10 balls. Jason Behrendorff and Piyush Chawla shared three wickets each. 

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 wickets in Match No 16 of the 2023 Indian Premier League on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bowl first against DC. Delhi Capitals are bowled out for 172 runs by Mumbai Indians. With both teams yet to win a match this season, fans are eagerly anticipating the result of this highly anticipated match. Delhi Capitals have had a tough start to the season, currently sitting at the bottom of the points rankings having lost all three of their previous matches against the Lucknow Supergiants, the Gujarat Titans, and the Rajasthan Royals. The team’s performance in these matches has been lacklustre, failing to come close to winning. As they prepare to play at home, Delhi Capitals are in desperate need of a win to boost their morale.

Mumbai Indians are also winless this season, having lost both of their matches against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. Despite having a strong batting side, they have failed to set substantial targets in both games where they batted first. With a tough match against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians will be looking to turn their fortunes around and secure their first victory of the season. As both teams are in dire need of a win, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. The IPL 2023 Match 16 Prediction for DC vs. MI remains uncertain, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.