DS 180/4 beat GG 178/8 | LPL 2026 Scorecard
DC vs MI Dream11 team for IPL 2026 Match 8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi Capitals host Mumbai Indians in a day game. Best captain & VC picks, pitch report, head-to-head stats, must-have players and fantasy XI tips.
- 📋 Match #8
- 📅 22 July 2026 · 3:30 PM IST
- 📍 Dambulla, Dambulla
- 🏆 LPL 2026
DC are in their IPL 2026 debut week under Axar Patel's captaincy. KL Rahul brings elite experience back to Delhi as opener and WK. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel give them a potent spin duo for home conditions. ⚠️ INJURY: Mitchell Starc remains out — Lungi Ngidi and Dushmantha Chameera carry the pace load. Kyle Jamieson adds lower-order hitting and seam in the conditions.
MI are in excellent form — their M2 win saw Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) set up a stunning 220 chase against KKR. Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy is inspiring. Jasprit Bumrah was excellent in M2 and remains India's best pace bowler. Hardik Pandya adds crucial all-round depth. Pathirana was unavailable in M2 and his return would make their pace trio devastating.
Bumrah is the best captain pick in IPL 2026 whenever he plays. In a day game on a flat pitch, he takes 2-4 wickets with powerplay swing and death-over yorkers. His floor is 2 wickets + economy bonus — his ceiling is 4 wickets + SR bonus. Unmatched double-points value.
SKY at a flat Delhi pitch batting in the middle order for MI is as close to a guaranteed big score as you get. His 360-degree game and explosive batting at 170-180+ SR gives him the best ceiling from a MI batter. Alternate VC: Rohit Sharma for the safer, higher-floor option.
- Jasprit Bumrah(MI)
Bumrah is simply the best bowler in T20 cricket. His ability to take wickets at any stage — powerplay swing, middle-overs slow balls, death-over yorkers — is unmatched. At Delhi's flat surface he gets extra bounce and his wicket-taking ability is at its peak. A non-negotiable captain or VC pick.
- Suryakumar Yadav(MI)
SKY is the world's #1 ranked T20 batter and MI's captain. His 360-degree game and ability to score at 180+ SR while also building an innings makes him the most valuable batter in this match. A flat Delhi pitch is perfect for his range of shots — huge ceiling for double points.
- KL Rahul(DC)
Rahul is one of the most technically accomplished batters in the IPL. Opening with keeper bonus at Delhi, he can make 50-80 with relative ease. His recent form vs LSG will carry momentum into this day match. Consistent, high-floor pick.
- Rohit Sharma(MI)
Rohit's 78 in M2 confirmed he's in excellent T20 nick. His Kotla record is outstanding and the flat surface suits his pulling and driving game perfectly. When Rohit fires at home, MI win. He's the high-floor batting captain option for MI.
- Kuldeep Yadav(DC)
Kuldeep is DC's most potent bowling weapon. His wrist spin is incredibly difficult to read and he gets assistance from Delhi's surface. 2-3 wickets against a MI batting lineup full of big-hitters is very achievable. His wicket-taking ability in a high-pressure home game is elite.
- Axar Patel(DC)
Axar at the home venue combines accurate left-arm spin that troubles right-handers (MI have several) with his ability to score 25-35 in the death overs. He's DC's captain and leads by example with both bat and ball — all-round value is hard to replicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DS vs GG?
DS posted 180/4 (16.1/20 ov, target 179) and then bowled out GG to win. DS won by 2 runs. Reeza Hendricks was the standout batter, scoring 64 off 37 balls. Fazalhaq Farooqi led the bowling attack with 3/39. Reeza Hendricks was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in DS vs GG?
Reeza Hendricks was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Reeza Hendricks — 64(37). Top bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi — 3/39.
What is the pitch report for Dambulla?
Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) is a flat batting surface with even bounce. Day match means no dew factor — first innings totals are fully protected. Average scores of 175-195 are typical. Pacers with good pace and bounce are effective with the new ball. Spinners come into play in the second half of the innings. Historically a bowler-friendly venue in humid April conditions but batters with technique do well.
Who should be captain for DS vs GG in fantasy cricket?
Jasprit Bumrah is a strong captain pick, with Suryakumar Yadav as vice-captain. Bumrah is the best captain pick in IPL 2026 whenever he plays. In a day game on a flat pitch, he takes 2-4 wickets with powerplay swing and death-over yorkers. His floor is 2 wickets + economy bonus — his ceiling is 4 wickets + SR bonus. Unmatched double-points value.
Who will win DS vs GG?
MI are in excellent form and this looks like a mismatch on paper — but DC at home with Kuldeep, Axar and KL Rahul as the motivator against his former franchise (MI) could be the turning point. Bumrah will be decisive. Expect a high-scoring day game (190-200+ totals) with MI's batting depth just about edging it over DC in a close finish. MI to win by 8-12 runs.
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