IPL 2021: Aakash Chopra picks his ideal playing XIs for MI vs DC match

The 46th Match of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians (MI). And, ahead of this blockbuster contest, Aakash Chopra has picked his ideal predicted playing XIs for both sides.

Chopra stated that Marcus Stoinis is a game-changer and if available, then the Aussie all-rounder should come into the Delhi Capitals’ playing XI and might replace Lalit Yadav. Chopra further stated that since Prithvi Shaw is not available, Steve Smith might get another game.

Chopra also opined that even though Amit Mishra might be at the back of the minds of the Delhi management, he might not get a game as the five bowling options for the Rishabh Pant led side pick themselves.

Aakash Chopra picks his ideal MI playing XI for the clash against DC

Aakash Chopra then went ahead and picked his ideal Mumbai Indians’ (MI) playing XI for this clash. The 43-year-old stated that he does not expect the Mumbai side to make any changes for this match. Chopra reckoned that Hardik Pandya has got some runs and Kieron Pollard is also in decent form.

The only possible change that Chopra feels that the Rohit Sharma-led side might think of is, replacing Krunal Pandya with Jayant Yadav, especially with a left-hander in Shikhar Dhawan opening the batting for the Delhi outfit.

The Delhi Capitals side is occupying second place in the IPL points table, and have won 8 out of their 11 encounters. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are stationed at the 6th spot, having won only 5 out of their 11 matches.

Aakash Chopra’s Predicted DC Playing XI: Steve Smith, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis/Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje

Aakash Chopra’s Predicted MI Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton De Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya/Jayant Yadav, Nathan Coulter Nile, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah