IPL 2016: Fantasy Championship guide MI v DD

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils:

The two capital cities lock horns in Vizag today and both of them have them are realistically in the playoff race, which makes this Sunday evening encounter a blockbuster event.

Mumbai have been forced to move out of the comfort of the Wankhede, and the Y.S Rajashekhra Reddy Stadium hasn’t received them with any kind of warmth. They have lost both their games on their newly acquired ‘home ground’ and Rohit Sharma would be desperately hoping for a change of fortunes.

A fresh pitch would be used for today’s game and thus, we can only hope that this one provides us with a high scoring encounter.

The Delhi Daredevils are coming off a win but they are yet to figure out their best eleven, something which could be a huge problem in a knockout game. If Zak plays today, I don’t see the point of having Nathan Coulter-Niel in the team. He should make way for Carlos Brathwaite if the surface is fresh and hard but if it looks sluggish, Imran Tahir should come in.

Now, I already have Rohit Sharma in my team for this game.

With Delhi playing twice in three days, it makes sense to bring in two of their players for this game.

The first player that I opt for is Quinton de Kock. The first criteria that QDK fitted into twas that I am sure he’ll be playing both these games. He has been in good form in the last 3 games but hasn’t really kicked on. With Mumbai likely to go without Southee for this game, he won’t have to negate the initial swing and thus could cash in on the powerplay overs. Also, against a weak Pune bowling line up (for his next game), I expect him to score at least a 50 and hence I get him in.

Amit Mishra has been brilliant for them in the middle overs and though he hasn’t really picked up wickets in a heap in his last few games, he has been there in and there about. Two games, two fidgety middle orders; a perfect recipe for some Amit Mishra success.

I do not opt for any Mumbai Indians player because they won’t be playing another match anytime soon. Also, all my overseas players play their game tomorrow (Russell, Watson and ABD) and hence I couldn’t get any of Martin Guptill or Mitchell McCleneghan into my side.

For the uncapped player, I go with Krunal Pandya as I had to opt for a bowlers/allrounder. My first choice would have been Karun Nair but I can’t get him in because of my team combination and thus Pandya seems to be the next best option. His all round abilities make me opt for him.

Batting captain: Quinton de Kock ( if DD bat second)/ Rohit Sharma (if MI bat second)

Bowling captain: Amit Mishra 

Happy team picking!

MI v DD Preview – IPL 9, Match 47 Preview: Crestfallen Mumbai Indians take on Daredevils