Delhi Capitals host Mumbai Indians in Match 8 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 4. This is the first match of a Saturday double header and features two of IPL's most star-studded squads — DC's Sameer Rizvi and KL Rahul vs MI's Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton and Jasprit Bumrah. The flat Delhi pitch sets up a batting feast.
DC vs MI Dream11 Team — Best XI (Safe)
Wicket-keeper: KL Rahul (DC) ₹10.5cr
Batters: Rohit Sharma (MI) ₹10.5cr, Ryan Rickelton (MI) ₹10cr, Sameer Rizvi (DC) ₹9cr
All-rounders: Axar Patel (DC) ₹9.5cr, Hardik Pandya (MI) ₹10cr, Tristan Stubbs (DC) ₹8.5cr
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (MI) ₹11cr, Kuldeep Yadav (DC) ₹10cr, Trent Boult (MI) ₹9cr, Lungi Ngidi (DC) ₹8.5cr
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Captain: Rohit Sharma (MI) — Rohit is the standout captain for this match. He opened for MI in Match 2 and put on a match-winning 148-run partnership with Rickelton. At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rohit has a brilliant record — flat pitch, short boundaries and no swing = Rohit's paradise. His floor is 45 fantasy points and his ceiling is 120+. The afternoon start means no dew, giving batting first teams a genuine advantage, and Rohit batting first is your safest 2x multiplier.
Vice-Captain: KL Rahul (DC) — Rahul is DC's batting anchor and has a brilliant record at Arun Jaitley — his home ground before joining DC. He scored a golden duck vs LSG but is due a big score at home. Against MI's pace attack of Bumrah and Boult, Rahul's technique against quality bowling makes him the safest VC choice.
Key Players to Watch
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): The world's best T20 bowler at the most difficult batting venue for him — flat Arun Jaitley. But Bumrah finds a way everywhere. In the afternoon with some moisture in the pitch, he can swing the ball in the powerplay. He is the non-negotiable fantasy pick of this match — even on a flat Delhi surface, Bumrah takes wickets.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Kuldeep at his home ground Arun Jaitley is a match-winner. He knows every inch of this pitch and the Delhi surface does offer spin grip in the middle overs. Against MI's right-hand heavy top order, Kuldeep's left-arm wrist-spin creates awkward angles. Must-pick in every fantasy team.
Ryan Rickelton (MI): The South African opener leads the Orange Cap race with 81 runs in 1 match. His 81 off 43 at Wankhede showed his IPL quality immediately. On the flat Delhi surface against DC's bowling, Rickelton can score another big one. Low ownership after one match makes him a slight differential.
Differential — Sameer Rizvi (DC)
Rizvi starred as impact player vs LSG with 70* off 47. He has now shown he can anchor a DC chase against quality bowling. Against MI's pace-heavy attack, Rizvi's composure at Arun Jaitley could produce another match-defining knock. Under 20% ownership expected after one match — excellent GL pick.
Fantasy Tips — Arun Jaitley
- Afternoon match — no dew, batting first teams competitive
- Flat pitch = high scores, pick premium batters
- Bumrah and Kuldeep are must-picks regardless of toss
- Rohit + Rickelton opening partnership = both are fantasy picks
- After toss: load up on batting first team heavily
Live captain update after toss at our DC vs MI Dream11 optimizer.
