Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai Indians in place of Hardik Pandya as Delhi Capitals opt to bowl first in the IPL 2026 double header at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams, after winning their initial games, are playing their first afternoon match of the season. Hardik Pandya’s absence is due to illness, confirmed by MI in a statement.
Suryakumar Yadav, fresh from leading India to victory in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, steps in as captain for MI. He mentioned the changes in the playing eleven, with Deepak Chahar, Corbin Bosch, and Mitchell Santner replacing Pandya, Trent Boult, and AM Ghazanfar. Suryakumar expressed confidence following their first win after many years and emphasized the team’s strong start.
Delhi Capitals’ skipper, Axar Patel, highlighted their unchanged playing eleven and the advantage of playing at home. He mentioned the team’s successful chase in the previous match and the support from their home crowd. Patel expressed optimism about the team’s performance and the support from DC fans.
