After a thrilling start to the IPL 2021 season in Chennai, the caravan moves to Mumbai where Chennai Super Kings lock horns with Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on April 10 (Saturday). Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in the last season of IPL; however, both will look to start on a winning note and set the records straight from the first match.
Delhi’s IPL 2021 campaign will revolve around one question – after a final appearance in 2020, can they go one step further? Meanwhile, they will be playing under a new skipper – Rishabh Pant, who was appointed in charge after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out with a dislocated shoulder. The squad under two dynamic leaders – captain Pant and head coach Ricky Ponting would look to break the deadlock and win their first IPL trophy. The management might face the problem of many which might force Steve Smith to warm the bench throughout the season.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings, who finished seventh in the last season and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in the tournament, will look to make a fresh start and revive their legacy. The return of Suresh Raina, who missed the last season owing to personal reasons, will bolster Chennai’s batting. Also, the addition of Moeen Ali and Krishnappa Gowtham might bode well for the team in this season. Chennai; however, will have to choose one between Sam Curran and their old warhorse Dwayne Bravo which will be a tough job for the management.
IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from 7:30 PM IST
Match Prediction – Who will win the match?
The Chennai Super Kings lead the Delhi Capitals 15-8 in the IPL head-to-head record. However, Chennai and Delhi have never battled in Mumbai before which will make this encounter an exciting one for the fans. There will be nerves with both teams playing their first game of the season and aiming to make a good start.
While MS Dhoni factor might play a role in the match, but Delhi Capitals are the favourites to win the game considering they have a well-balanced line-up.
