DC vs MI Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Arun Jaitley Stadium– IPL 2024, Match 43

Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi hosts the DC vs MI IPL 2024 match on Saturday from 3.30 pm IST. This is the reverse fixture between the two sides. 

MI piled up 234 the last time when the two teams met at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Heading into this game both teams are placed in the lower half of the points table and need points badly. 

The season is way over the halfway mark and teams like DC, MI, PBKS and RCB are still languishing at the bottom of the points table. Their campaign needs a massive turnaround if these teams are willing to make the playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians lost their previous match to Rajasthan Royals where they failed to defend 180. They were blown away by Yashasvi Jaiswal's match-winning ton. Hardik Pandya's captaincy once again became the talking point. He has just scored 151 runs in this season's IL and picked up just four wickets.

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Mumbai have just won one match away from home so far this season and the real challenge for them will be to win away from them. Their batting lineup is fixed but Hardik Pandya is messing up the bowling attack by not bowling bowlers at the crunch times. DC are a much-settled side as of now. They just need to find ways to win at home. 

DC vs MI Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Arun Jaitley Stadium– IPL 2024, Match 43

DC vs MI Weather Report Of Delhi 

Weather conditions in Delhi are hot and humid. This being a day game the conditions are expected to be even tougher for players.

The temperatures in the daytime will be close to 40 degrees and the conditions will be "Mostly sunny and very warm" as per AccuWeather.The temperature will be around 40 degrees in the afternoon as well. There is no chance of rain. 

DC vs MI Pitch Analysis

This being a day game, the pitch is expected to be a bit slow for batting. The dry pitch might allow the spinners t get a bit more purchase for the spinners.

There should be enough swing and movement for the pacers to trouble the batters early. This being a day gap there is no dew expected and hence the ball should come onto the bat easily. 

Weather Impact on DC vs MI Match 43 of IPL 2024

This being a day game there is no rain expected. There is no dew expected in the match. The players will be playing under scorching sun and hence they will need to stay hydrated and should drink enough water. 

No rain threat means we can expect a high-scoring contest. SRH scored 266 batting first in the first game of the season at the venue. 

Conclusion

Playing at home in front of their home fans is DC's big opportunity to make a comeback in the season by winning games. They have a good batting lineup and a good spin attack to make the most of the conditions. It is time now for the big-match players to step up. MI too after their previous loss to RR will be itching to make a comeback. 

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