Final result
Delhi Capitals won by 10 runs
Player of the match: J Fraser-McGurk
Result · Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · DC 17–21 MIVenue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · J Fraser-McGurk
Match preview & overview
Delhi Capitals post 257 and hold on: how a 504-run IPL classic was settled by 10 runs
Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by 10 runs in a high-scoring IPL fixture at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on 27 April 2024. Delhi batted first and posted 257/4, driven by a powerplay of 92 runs without loss that immediately put the game beyond the venue's average parameters. Mumbai Indians made a serious chase of it, reaching 247/9, but four wickets in the death overs ended any realistic hope of a victory. Jake Fraser-McGurk was named Player of the Match. The combined 504 runs across both innings made this one of the most high-scoring fixtures seen at this ground across its 165 T20 matches.
Mumbai Indians had won the toss and chosen to field, a call that aligns with how captains typically approach Arun Jaitley: teams elect to bowl first on 59% of occasions here. The logic is sound in ordinary circumstances, given the ground's 56% chase success rate. Delhi's opening partnership made that plan look untenable inside the first six overs, and the innings never really paused after that. The middle overs produced a further 98 runs for 3 wickets, and even the death yielded 67 more for 1, taking Delhi well past 250.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 21–17 from 38 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Delhi Capitals
Mumbai Indians38
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026DC won by 6 wickets
2025MI won by 59 runs
2025MI won by 12 runs
2024DC won by 10 runs
2024MI won by 29 runs
2023MI won by 6 wickets
2022MI won by 5 wickets
2022DC won by 4 wickets
2021DC won by 4 wickets
2021DC won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
DC's powerplay: 92 runs without loss
Delhi Capitals' opening partnership was untouchable in the powerplay, scoring 92 runs without losing a wicket across the first 6 overs. That start put the innings on a trajectory well beyond Arun Jaitley Stadium's average first-innings total of 185. Mumbai Indians were chasing a total almost 70 runs above the venue norm from ball one.
Angle 02
257/4: one of IPL's highest totals at this venue
Angle 03
Mumbai's charge fell 10 runs short
Angle 04
Toss winner chose to field, paid the price
Angle 05
Head-to-head: Mumbai lead 21-17 across 38 meetings
Key players
Players who decided it
Delhi Capitals
J Fraser-McGurk
Delhi Capitals
Kuldeep Yadav
Delhi Capitals
RA Jadeja
Mumbai Indians
R Ashwin
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets at high-scoring venues like Arun Jaitley may offer more editorial value than outright result lines, given how frequently individual performances drive outcomes here.
- Powerplay scoring is a significant factor at this ground: the venue's average powerplay score is 44 runs, but Delhi's actual 92/0 suggests opener performance markets can diverge sharply from the mean.
- Death-overs wickets markets could be worth monitoring in fixtures here. Four of Mumbai's nine wickets fell in the death overs, reflecting the difficulty of finishing a chase at this ground.
- The venue's 56% chase success rate is close to even money territory, meaning toss and pitch conditions tend to make these markets closely contested in T20s at Arun Jaitley.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Who won the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL match on 27 April 2024?
Delhi Capitals won by 10 runs. Delhi posted 257/4 batting first, and Mumbai Indians fell short on 247/9 despite a competitive reply through the middle overs.
Who was Player of the Match in DC vs MI on 27 April 2024?
Jake Fraser-McGurk was awarded Player of the Match. He played a central role in Delhi's opening powerplay, which produced 92 runs without loss in the first 6 overs.
What is the head-to-head record between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians?
Across 38 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head with 21 wins to Delhi's 17. Mumbai had won three of the five most recent fixtures before Delhi's victory on 27 April 2024.
Where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers. Coverage typically starts around 15 minutes before the scheduled ball one, which for afternoon Indian matches falls in the late morning or early afternoon UK time.
What is the pitch like at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi?
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has hosted 165 T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 185 and a second-innings average of 165. Teams elect to field 59% of the time after winning the toss, and chasers win 56% of the time. Delhi's 257/4 in this fixture was well above the venue's norm.
What was Delhi Capitals' recent form going into this match?
Delhi Capitals had won three of their previous five IPL fixtures in 2024, including wins over Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Their two losses in that run came against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians.
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Photo credits (3)
- Kuldeep Yadav — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source