DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today, IPL 2026 Match 8: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Fantasy tips for Match 8 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.

Match no.8 of the IPL 2026 will have Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) taking on each other. Here’s our DC vs MI Dream11 prediction before the two teams lock horns at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Both these sides are coming off a victory in their first game and would like to continue the momentum.

Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets away from home. Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan picked up three wickets each to bowl out LSG to 141. Chasing the target, they lost four for 26 before Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs put on an unbeaten stand. Rizvi scored an excellent 70 not out in 47 deliveries.

The Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians broke their first match jinx, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. Shardul Thakur starred with 3 for 39 in four overs. Chasing 221, Rohit Sharma hammered 78 off 38 while Ryan Rickelton struck 81 off 43 balls.

DC vs MI Predictions: Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact player: Lungi Ngidi.

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact player: Mayank Markande.

DC vs MI IPL 2026: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has produced flat pitches in recent times in the IPL with not much assistance for bowlers. Short boundaries make the bowlers’ lives more difficult. The average first innings score here in the last 10 IPL matches stands at 211.

Looking at the forecast, the weather could be an issue with thunderstorms in parts of the city. There is a 55% chance of precipitation in the afternoon, with the temperature around 31 degrees Celsius.

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Top Player Picks for DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction

Suryakumar Yadav (MI)

Suryakumar Yadav has not been at his best but has still managed 500 runs in T20s this year at 41.66 average and 162.33 strike rate.
In the IPL 2025, he piled on 717 runs at an average of 65.18 while striking at 167.91, with five half centuries.

Kuldeep Yadav (DC)

Kuldeep Yadav bagged two scalps in the last game, and is a good fantasy option.
The left-arm wrist spinner has 20 wickets at this venue at an economy of 8.9, which isn’t bad considering the pitches.

Axar Patel (DC)

Axar Patel has scored 281 runs against Mumbai Indians at an average of 23.41 while picking up 14 wickets.
His all-round skill set makes him a must pick in this game.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction

Rohit Sharma (MI)

Rohit Sharma looked in sublime touch in the previous game, blasting 78 off 38 deliveries.
He has made 913 runs in the IPL since 2024, averaging 32.6 at a strike rate of 153.18, including one century and six half centuries.

KL Rahul (DC)

KL Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck in the last match but remains a top captaincy pick.
He has an excellent record against Mumbai Indians, amassing 976 runs at an average of 69.71 with three centuries.

Hardik Pandya (MI)

Hardik Pandya has made 304 runs in the shorter format this year at a strike rate of 164 while averaging 27.
The pace all-rounder has also bagged 14 wickets at an economy of 8.72.

Team for DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction

DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction

Mumbai Indians have defeated Delhi Capitals in four of the last five encounters. They have a stronger batting unit along with a Jasprit Bumrah-led bowling attack. MI will walk into this game as favourites.

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