DC Vs MI LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Draw First Blood As Mukesh Sends Rickelton Back Early | MI 63/2 (8.2)

Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are easing into their rhythm, looking to steady the innings. Kuldeep Yadav drifts one slightly loose to deep extra cover, and Rohit makes no mistake, timing it perfectly for four. The partnership is starting to blossom, and Mumbai are finding some momentum.

And there it is, pressure tells early. Rickelton had been looking to break free, a bit restless at the crease, and Mukesh Kumar plays him beautifully. Tempts him into the shot, gets the mistake, and Axar Patel does the rest with a safe pair of hands. Rickelton departs for 9 off 11, and Delhi strike first.

Ngidi errs straight away, too full, drifting onto the pads, and Rohit Sharma doesn’t need a second invitation. He leans into it, gets inside the line with that effortless timing, and whips it neatly behind square. That’s racing away… first boundary, pure class from Rohit.

We’re up and running in Delhi, and you can feel the early buzz straight away. Ryan Rickelton takes first strike, settling in with a quick glance around, while Rohit Sharma watches on calmly from the other end.

Mukesh Kumar has the new ball, starting things off for Delhi with slips in place and intent clear, they want early movement, early pressure. First ball coming up, and just like that, this contest is alive.

Delhi Capitals Impact subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair

Mumbai Indians Impact subs: Mayank Markande, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah

Delhi Capitals have won the toss and have opted to field first Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Capitals had to fight their way through a tricky chase in their opener. After restricting LSG to 141, they stumbled to 26 for 4 early on, but a composed recovery saw them get home comfortably without further damage. Sameer Rizvi impressed as the Impact Player, while Tristan Stubbs was promoted in a tactical move. KL Rahul fell for a duck last game but remains a major threat, especially against Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians, in contrast, made a statement right away. They chased down 221 against KKR with authority, thanks to a blazing opening stand from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma that set the tone early. While the bowling had a few off moments, Shardul Thakur’s early strikes proved decisive. With Mitchell Santner adding balance, MI already look like a side in rhythm.

Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians are overwhelming favourites to win this contest against Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals. Google's win probability suggests that MI has 62% chances of win, whereas DC has just 38% of victory.

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickleton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

While the players and fans are waiting eagerly for the match to take place, weather could play a spoilsport. The Indian Meteorological Department of India has issued a yellow alert in Delhi which will continue till April 8-9 and will be the strongest on April 3 and 4.

Delhi's Hourly Weather Forecast

Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have shared quite a history in the IPL, having faced off 37 times over the years. It’s Mumbai who have had the upper hand in this rivalry, walking away with 21 wins, while Delhi have managed to come out on top in 16.

It’s a gap, sure, but not one that completely tilts the scales, especially with both sides evolving every season.

The DC vs MI match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports channels, and it can also be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.

Greetings, we’re back with another live blog as Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Stay tuned for live updates.