The defending champions Mumbai Indians, who returned to winning ways after a defeat in IPL 2021 opener, will lock horns with Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 20 (Tuesday). Mumbai will look to continue their winning run while Delhi, who bounced back off the wall will hope to keep the momentum going.

Delhi Capitals will have the odds stacked against them going into this encounter against Mumbai. They will be wary of Trent Boult, who ripped off their batting order in IPL 2020 finals. The Kiwi fast bowler also troubled during the qualifier and the groups stages. A lot will depend on how Prithvi Shaw tackle Boult considering that the right-handed batsman has struggled against him getting him out three times on three ocassions.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have returned to the track after their first defeat against Royal Challengers Banaglore. They have performed like a well-oiled machine with Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah leading the pace attack while Rahul Chahar has chipped in with wickets in the middle overs. The form of Suryakumar Yadav in the batting front is a force to reckon with for Mumbai and will hope to continue their good run.

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 20 from 7:30 PM IST

Match Prediction – Who will win the match?

The Chepauk wicket has proven difficult to chase so far, and the toss could play a critical role once again. So far, Mumbai Indians have dominated in head-to-head encounters with 16 wins as compared to Delhi’s 12. Both teams have had dominated their matches since the last season and is expected to present another nail-biter in IPL 2020.

However, considering the experience Mumbai Indians have as a team, they will start as the favourites to win the match.