Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 63rd match of IPL 2025

In this article we determine the MI vs DC Weather Report and Pitch Report of the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The 63rd match of IPL 2025 will see Mumbai Indians (MI) facing off against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, May 12. The apex clash is expected to be a close-knit affair with both teams having a lot to play for.

After a disappointing campaign last year, Mumbai Indians have shown signs of a return to form this season, and they will be looking to carry that momentum into the playoffs. They are currently in fourth place on the table with 12 points from 9 matches.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have struggled to maintain consistency throughout the tournament. They are currently in sixth place on the table with 10 points from 9 matches. A win in the upcoming game will also provide an opportunity for the former champions to all but confirm their spot in the top four. While the Axar Patel-led side will have to win their remaining two matches for the Axar Patel-led side to clinch a playoff spot.

A total of 122 IPL games have been played at the Wankhede Stadium, which is the home ground of the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, and has witnessed several memorable matches.

Out of the 122 games, the team batting first has won 56 matches, while the chasing team has won 66 games. The highest successful chase at this ground is 214/4 by the home team, Mumbai Indians, against the Rajasthan Royals in 2023. Both teams will look to register a win in the upcoming game, where they will take on each other in the financial capital of the country.

MI vs DC Weather Report: There are 82% chances of rain during the Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match in Mumbai. The temperature is predicted to be a maximum of 32 degrees and a minimum of 28 degrees.

MI vs DC Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium has always been a batting-friendly one and is expected to assist the batter in the upcoming game as well

Having said that, fast bowlers can extract a bit of help from the surface if they bowl in the right area in the first six overs like GT's bowlers did in the last game. The team that wins the coin toss is expected to bowl first, considering the dew factor, which might affect the game in the final five overs of the second innings. The captain will also have the choice of opting for a change of ball if he feels that gripping the ball has become difficult.

Former Champions have never lost a game while defending a score of 200 or more, and have taken full advantage of their home ground as well in the years gone by. The stat reiterates the fact that Mumbai will look to post a total of 200-210 if they bat first against DC, also taking into account the amount of dew that might hamper their plans in the second innings.