IPL 2026: DC vs MI Today's Match Prediction, Match 8 — Who will win today’s IPL match?
Who will win today’s match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, Match 8? (Source: X/@IPL)
Published - 03 Apr 2026, 04:40 PM• Read time - 12 mins
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Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians lock horns in the eighth match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, April 4.
Both the teams come into the game with a win in their respective previous match. DC overcame LSG in Lucknow on the back of Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs' unbroken 119-run stand while MI defeated KKR by six wickets at home courtesy Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's blitzkrieg of 148 runs off 71 balls.
The way both the teams played their respective first match this seems to be an exciting contest. On paper, DC's batting line-up might look weaker than MI's but the team holds immense potential to fire on a given day. When it comes to bowling both the teams are very much even steven and the surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium might suit them in general.
DC vs MI Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Number | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, April 4 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 8 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3.30 PM |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 97 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 47 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 49 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 278/3 (20) by SRH vs KKR, 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 66/10 (13.4) by DC vs MI, 2017 |
| Highest Score Chased | 219 [219/6 in 20 overs] by MI vs CSK, 2021 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 143 by PBKS vs DC, 2018 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate to High |
| Bounce | Low | Low | Variable |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Almost throughout | Middle and death overs | After early overs |
DC vs MI Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 37 |
| Delhi Capitals | 16 |
| Mumbai Indians | 21 |
| No Results | 00 |
DC vs MI Playing XI Prediction
Delhi Capitals (DC)
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Sub: T Natarajan
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Sub: Trent Boult
Players to watch out for in DC vs MI
Ryan Rickelton (MI)
Rickelton played a scintillating knock of 81 runs off 43 balls which included eight sixes and four fours in the last match. The South African had a decent T20 World Cup prior to the IPL in which he scored 61 runs in two innings at this ground. The left-hander is in very good form and is expected to deliver in Delhi too.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
The Chinaman might get decent assistance at this ground given how some pitches behaved in the T20 World Cup. Kuldeep's record here in the IPL is good as well with the spinner having 20 wickets to his name in 21 innings. However, the only downside to his stats at this stadium is his economy rate which is slightly on the higher side at 8.90. The 31-year-old can be impactful in this match which will be his 100th in the league.
Today's Match Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
