DC vs MI LIVE Score, IPL 2026 Today Match Updates: Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals will take on Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians in match 8 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. Both teams coming into the contest have won their opening games
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Mumbai Indians have won their opening match for the first time since 2012 and looked like a force to be reckoned with in the tournament. The opening pairing of Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton picked the bones of the Kolkata bowling in the chase at Wankhede. It is the bowling that looked a tad bit rusty, and with the quality it promises, it only gets better.
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Delhi Capitals, too, are considered favourites to make the playoffs like last year with the side they have. However, they have had a shaky start in the opening game against Lucknow Super Giants, chasing a smallish total on a tricky wicket; however, thanks to Sameer Rizvi’s heroics, the Capitals went over the line. But on a flat Delhi wicket, their batting and bowling will be a good match for the Mumbai Indians.
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Kuldeep Yadav backs attacking mindset ahead of DC’s MI clash in IPL 2026: ‘You will be hit for runs in T20s’
The wicket at the Ekana Stadium wasn’t a belter. Kuldeep said it was helpful for spinners. (BCCI/CREIMAS Photo)
In their season opener against Lucknow Super Giants, Kuldeep Yadav demonstrated his trademark resilience and tactical bravery during a high-stakes over against Mitchell Marsh. Despite being hit for a massive six on a wide delivery off the first ball of the 10th over, the Delhi Capitals spinner maintained his aggressive approach, showcasing his commitment to his wicket-taking methods even when under pressure from a power hitter. (Read more from Nihal Koshie)
