The 8th match of IPL 2026 sees Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are looking to build momentum early in the tournament, with MI relying on a mix of experienced batsmen, versatile all-rounders, and a potent bowling attack. With star players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav in the lineup, Mumbai Indians aim to make a strong statement, while fitness updates and last-minute strategies could play a key role in deciding the outcome of this high-stakes clash.
MI vs DC Match Details
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Category |
Details |
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Match |
DC vs MI • 8th Match • Indian Premier League 2026 |
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Series |
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Date |
Today |
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Time |
3:30 PM LOCAL, 10:00 AM GMT, 3:00 AM PT, 6:00 AM ET |
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Venue |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
MI vs DC Head to Head Records
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Stat |
Delhi Capitals |
Mumbai Indians |
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Matches Played |
37 |
37 |
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Won |
16 |
21 |
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Lost |
21 |
16 |
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No Result |
0 |
0 |
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Highest Score |
257 |
247 |
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Lowest Score |
66 |
92 |
Mumbai Indians Injury Update
Mumbai Indians are set to take on Delhi Capitals in the 8th match of IPL 2026. The team announced a strong playing 11, balancing experienced batsmen, all-rounders, and a dynamic bowling attack.
Suryakumar Yadav, after a batting session in pre-match training, reported a groin strain and also did fitness drills to assess his readiness. Mitchell Santner, who joined the team in Delhi, participated in both batting and bowling nets on the eve of the match.
MI Playing 11 vs DC IPL 2026
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Player |
Role |
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Ryan Rickleton |
Wicketkeeper (WK) |
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Rohit Sharma |
Batsman |
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Suryakumar Yadav |
Batsman |
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Tilak Varma |
Batsman |
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Hardik Pandya |
All-rounder / Captain (C) |
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Naman Dhir |
Batsman |
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Sherfane Rutherford |
All-rounder |
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Mitchell Santner / AM Ghazanfar |
All-rounder / Bowler |
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Shardul Thakur |
Bowler / All-rounder |
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Mayank Markande |
Bowler |
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Trent Boult |
Bowler |
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Jasprit Bumrah |
Bowler |
Impact Player (Suryakumar Yadav): Could play a crucial role in the innings, either during the chase or the first innings, using his ability to score all around the ground and change the game quickly.
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MI vs DC IPL 2026 Key Matchups
In this high-stakes clash, individual battles could prove decisive. Ryan Rickelton has an impressive strike rate of 203.7 against Lungi Ngidi and has remained unbeaten in five T20 encounters, while Rohit Sharma, averaging 31.08 against DC, is expected to anchor MI’s innings on the usually calm Kotla pitch. These matchups could shape the momentum of the game.
| Player | Opponent/Bowler | Stats / Notes |
| Ryan Rickelton | Lungi Ngidi |
Strike rate 203.7 against Ngidi; unbeaten in 5 T20 encounters |
| Rohit Sharma | Delhi Capitals Bowlers |
Average 31.08 against DC; key player on Kotla’s typically placid surface |
Mumbai Indians Squad IPL 2026
Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, AM Ghazanfar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar, Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Quinton de Kock, Mitchell Santner.
