MI vs DC: The 63rd match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Taking on each other, the arch rivals will be against one another for the second time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 21 May.
The league stage of the IPL 2025 is finally into the race to the playoffs phase of the season, and match 63 between MI and DC is a decisive match between the powerhouses of the season. With just two matches remaining for both sides and five teams already out of the playoff race, this encounter is nothing less than the playoffs. A winner from here will join GT, RCB, and PBKS in the top four, while the loser will see their title hopes being shattered, playing the next match for the sake of pride. Mumbai Indians will be coming brimming with confidence, having won six of their last seven matches. Whereas the Delhi Capitals will arrive with hopes and a desperation for the win after losing the close contests and matches to the rain.
This match, therefore, is not just about qualification; it’s about survival, legacy, and seizing the moment on the biggest stage of franchise cricket. With both teams under pressure, fans can expect a thrilling and close contest where every run, wicket, and decision could either lead the team to the playoffs or send them back for next year’s playoffs. It’s a “win and you’re in; lose and you’re out” kind of situation for the teams. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket MI vs DC, Match 63 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai and Delhi.
MI vs DC: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, 63rd match |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| City | Mumbai |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Wednesday 21 May, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals- The 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams with sides batting second winning 66 of the 123 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 52.46 per cent success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable. Overall, the Wankhede Stadium pitch has been known to be a batting-friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses. The highest team total recorded here is 266/7 (by RCB in 2015 against Mumbai Indians) while the lowest is 83 (by DC against MI in IPL 2008), highlighting the pitch’s variability. These contrasting numbers indicate that while the pitch can be conducive to high scores on certain days, it can also tilt the scale in the bowlers’ favour under favorable conditions providing assistance to both pacers and spinners depending on their abilities.The team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling as there is dew expected at night.
MI vs DC Weather Report:
The weather at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is expected to be a good wicket for the upcoming match. Pleasant and cloudy conditions are expected during the start of the match and as the match progresses further the weather will become more pleasant ensuring an uninterrupted game. Light Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 10% along with it there are 73% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 31°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect an uninterrupted match hours and full 40-overs contest but if rain continues then the match can be reduced to short duration or can be postponed if rain gets intense.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Cloudy with slight chances of rain |
| Rain Probability | 10% |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Temperature | 31°C |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai stats: MI vs DC
| Total Matches Played | 122 |
| Batting First Won | 56 |
| Batting Second Won | 66 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 |
| Highest Score | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 235/1 |
| Lowest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 67/10 |
MI vs DC Predicted Playing XI
MI Probable Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
DC Probable Playing 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 Chameera
