In
the first match of the second day (Sunday) of IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals will
launch their campaign against Mumbai Indians at the Brabourne Stadium in
Mumbai.

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Both
sides have built strong squads from the IPL mega auction. Mumbai Indians led by
Rohit Sharma have Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Kieron Pollard in their rank. During
the auction, MI signed back swashbuckling opening batter Ishan Kishan for a
staggering Rs 15.25 crore. They also bought Jofra Archer and Riley Meredith to
strengthen their squad.

Delhi
Capitals, on the other hand, retained captain Rishabh Pant, all-rounder Axar
Patel, opener Prithvi Shaw, and South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje. In the
mega auction, they ensured the service of Australian opener David Warner,
all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, utility player Shardul Thakur and Mustafiur Rahman
of Bangladesh among the big names.

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Delhi
Capitals, who are yet to win the IPL, have won the 14 matches against Mumbai
Indians’ 16 in the head-to-head encounter. But last season, DC won both of the
matches against MI.

Delhi
Capitals possible XI

Coached
by Ricky Ponting DC will look to get off to a winning start. The franchise is a
medley of experienced stars and youngsters. While Pant, Shaw, Warner, Mitchell
Marsh and Shardul Thakur will build the core of the team, the likes of Sarfraz
Khan, Yash Dhull and Mandeep Singh will be expected to shine. Lungi Ngidi and
Kuldeep Yadav are other big names that DC have at their disposal.

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Possible
XI of Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant
(C&WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Chetan
Sakariya, Kuldeep Yadav & Anrich Nortje.

 Mumbai Indians possible XI

MI
are one of the strongest IPL sides. Led by Rohit Sharma MI have enough
firepower in their rank with Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Kieron Pollard
in their squad. Among bowlers, Jasprit Burmah, Riley Meredith, Murugan Ashwin,
and Jaydev Unadkat are key players.

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Possible
XI of Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper),
Fabian Allen, Suryakumar Yadav, Daniel Sams, Kieron Pollard, Riley Meredith,
Jaydev Unadkat, Jasprit Bumrah, Murugan Ashwin, and Mayank Markande.