IPL 2019, Match 3 – MI vs DC: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The most decorated franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians (MI), will start their campaign on Sunday in the third match of the season. Delhi Capitals (DC) will be their opponents who bagged the infamous last position in the points table in the previous season. The team, previously Daredevils, have shuffled their squad a lot and have also changed the name hoping to turn around their fortunes. Though they will have to be up to the mark in all the departments consistently to leave a mark this season.

Delhi Capitals have got some fine Indian talent in their team and the top four is literally the future of the Indian cricket. Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer will be assisted by Shikhar Dhawan‘s experience at the top of the order this time and the trio would be looking to start well against the Mumbai. The bowling also looks good and with most of the players available, at least on paper, the Delhi team is looking a force to reckon.

Mumbai Indians is no less than emotion in the city. Rohit Sharma is set to open the innings which changes a lot of dynamics in the line-up for them. Yuvraj Singh will add the much-needed experience in the middle-order which lacked last year. They have the veteran of T20s, Kieron Pollard, also who will be itching to make amends after a horrendous last season. Lasith Malinga’s absence is a huge blow though who has been ruled out of the first six matches.

Match Details:

The third game of the IPL between MI and DC will be hosted by the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The match starts at 8:00 PM local time (2:30 PM GMT).

The game will be live on Star Sports in India. (Live streaming on Hotstar)

Weather Conditions:

It is always humid at the Wankhede. But it doesn’t deter the excitement of the fans and the same is with the players. The crowd will come out in numbers to support their favourite team. The temperature will hover in the early 30s during the match and no rain is in the forecast.

Last five completed T20 matches:

Mumbai Indians: L, W, L, W, W

Delhi Capitals: W, W, L, L, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average 1st innings score: 167 (seven night games in IPL 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 3

Probable Playing XI:

Mumbai Indians:

Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Yuvraj Singh, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Rasikh Salam, Jasprit Bumrah.

Bench: Yuvraj Singh, Siddhesh Lad, Evin Lewis, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Pankaj Jaiswal, Aditya Tare, Rahul Chahar, Barinder Sran, Rasikh Salam, Jayant Yadav.

Delhi Capitals:

Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Colin Ingram, Keemo Paul, Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Ishant Sharma.

Bench: Manjot Kalra, Hanuma Vihari, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Jalaj Saxena, Chris Morris, Keemo Paul, Ankush Bains, Rahul Tewatia, Avesh Khan, Nathu Singh, Ishant Sharma, Bandaru Ayyappa.

Team News:

Lasith Malinga is not available for six matches for MI while Adam Milne has pulled himself out of the tournament.

Jason Behrendorff is in Australia squad in the ongoing Pakistan series and is unavailable.

Chris Morris is playing the T20I series against Sri Lanka and is not available.

Power Picks:

Amit Mishra 20 wickets from 20 IPL matches vs Mumbai Indians

Average – 29.75, Best Figures – 3/19

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant

Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer (VC), Prithvi Shaw, Rohit Sharma (C), Suryakumar Yadav

All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Rasikh Salam, Jasprit Bumrah.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock

Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav

All-Rounders – Hardik Pandya (VC), Krunal Pandya

Bowlers – Harshal Patel, Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah.

Expert Advice:

Quinton de Kock could be a risky pick as it takes time for him to settle to the sub-continent pitch.

Harshal Patel is a decent bowler and can come out to bat in the last five overs. He is only of 8 credits and can easily come into the team.

Probable Winners:

Mumbai Indians is expected to win but the Capitals have the ability to surprise everyone.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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