IPL 2021: Confident Delhi Capitals head to Chennai as they face the defending Champions MI

New Delhi: Mumbai Indian after their loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore have won two games on the trot and will look on to maintain their winning streak.

On the other hand, Delhi hasn’t played a match in Chennai as all their matches have been at the Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai –> Chennai

Just as Delhi got comfortable with the surface at Wankhede with two dominant wins and one narrow loss in a thriller they had to bid adieu to the Island City and head to Chennai for first match this season at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

?️ | @SDhawan25 and @MStoinis discuss what promises to be a thrilling encounter tonight ?#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2021 #CapitalsUnplugged #DCvMI @OctaFX pic.twitter.com/S4CMaMuw7n

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 20, 2021

The Mumbai Indians too have racked up two wins from their three games, under different circumstances though. Both their wins have come while defending totals.

Delhi Capitals last won in Chepauk way back in 2010. They’ve lost six games at the venue albeit to the home team, Chennai Super Kings

Key Battles

Ravichandran Ashwin vs Quinton de Kock

Ashwin’s record against left-handers in any format is the stuff of legend, and it’s no different against Quinton de Kock in the IPL. The South African opener has been dismissed by Ashwin 4 times in the 7 innings he’s faced him so far. Will he take the new ball and add another dismissal to that tally?

This is for our fans ?
This is for #QilaKotla ?️

?️ | @MishiAmit takes us through the tunnel of nostalgia and goosebumps that the players walked through every day at @TajMahalMumbai ?#YehHaiNayiDilli #DCAllAccess #DCvPBKS #IPL2021 @OctaFX pic.twitter.com/59ORXCFekV

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 19, 2021

DC Openers vs Trent Boult

Trent Boult had the wood over the DC openers throughout the 2020 season as the left-arm seamer used the conditions to his advantage and gave the openers a torrid time. This time however, the openers are in top form, and how they tackle the swing of Boult with the new ball will have a massive impact on the eventual result of the match.

Rishabh Pant vs Jasprit Bumrah

One of the best death bowlers in the world up against one of the best hitters of the ball in modern-day cricket. Need we say more?

It’s the first leg between IPL 2020’s finalists – two strong outfits with two wins each under their belt. This promises to be a humdinger of a contest. Get your popcorn ready!