Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been dominated out of the match towards Mumbai Indians because of the flu. In his absence, Faf du Plessis has been named the captain.

Mumbai:

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been dominated out of the blockbuster conflict towards Mumbai Indians within the ongoing IPL 2025. In his absence, Faf du Plessis has been appointed because the captain of the staff. During the toss, the South Africa worldwide knowledgeable that the all-rounder is sick and is out with the flu.

“Really sick in the last two days. We’ll miss him today,” Faf mentioned after profitable the toss. Delhi, in the meantime, have elected to bowl first. Madhav Tiwari, who beforehand made his debut towards Punjab Kings has changed Axar within the taking part in XI. However, curiously, DC’s match towards PBKS was deserted because of the cross-border pressure, and it signifies that Madhav can be making his official debut towards Mumbai.

Meanwhile, it’s a do-or-die recreation for Delhi. In case they endure a loss, the staff can be out of the playoffs race. They must win each their remaining matches to make it to the subsequent spherical. Mumbai, alternatively, can qualify for the playoffs with a win over Delhi. They can be way more relaxed, particularly taking part in at residence.

On the opposite hand, KL Rahul has been listed within the Impact Player listing. In the absence of Axar, he was anticipated to play a key function within the decision-making, however he hasn’t been named within the taking part in XI. T Natarajan has additionally been dropped as Mukesh Kumar has changed him.

Mumbai, alternatively, made one change to their taking part in XI. Mitchell Santner has changed Corbin Bosch.

MI vs DC Playing XIs Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis (c), Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah