Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals: Ultimate guide to IPL 2020 final – form, key battles and where to watch

Regular season's top two teams meet in Tuesday's showpiece at Dubai International Stadium

Marcus Stoinis of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Priyam Garg of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the second qualifier in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Sportzpics for BCCI

Marcus Stoinis of Delhi Capitals took three wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sportzpics for BCCI

Marcus Stoinis had a brilliant all-round game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi. Sportzpics for BCCI

Marcus Stoinis hit 38 opening the innings for Delhi Capitals. Sportzpics for BCCI

Kane Williamson and Abdul Samad gave Sunrisers Hyderabad a glimmer of hope during the chase. Sportzpics for BCCI

Abdul Samad made 33 off 16 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sportzpics for BCCI

Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of David Warner. Sportzpics for BCCI

Shimron Hetmyer came good for Delhi Capitals with 42 from 22 balls. Sportzpics for BCCI

Rashid Khan of Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrates the wicket of Marcus Stoinis. Sportzpics for BCCI

Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for Delhi Capitals with 78. Sportzpics for BCCI

Shikhar Dhawan of Delhi Capitals sweeps against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sportzpics for BCCI

Mumbai Indians will be going for their fifth IPL title in seven years when they play Delhi Capitals in the final. Here are the details.

When

Tuesday, November 10. 6pm UAE

Where

Dubai International Stadium

Weather

No time has been lost to weather in 59 matches of the 2020 IPL season so far – but the groundsman did have the covers on at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon for the first time.

It was precautionary. There were light showers in the capital, although the game went ahead unaffected.

There was heavier rainfall in Dubai that day, but at present, the forecast is clear for Tuesday evening.

The teams

Mumbai Indians

The franchise with the highest brand value in the competition have won the IPL more times than any other side.

They have won it in each odd-numbered year since 2013, and took the title with a one-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad last year.

Each of their titles have been won after batting first.

Their main selection concern is that of Trent Boult. The New Zealander has made a big impact since arriving from Delhi in the off season.

He managed just two overs in the qualifier match between these sides last week, before being kept off the field with a groin injury.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi, who rebranded from Daredevils to Capitals in December 2018, will be playing in their first IPL final.

They will likely be unchanged for the final from their qualifier win against Hyderabad on Sunday night.

That means struggling opener Prithvi Shaw will again sit out, with Ajinkya Rahane retained in the batting line up, and Shimron Hetmyer as the fourth overseas player instead of seamer Daniel Sams.

Form

The two sides will be meeting for the third time in the space of nine days – and the previous two were not even close. Neither was the first meeting of the sides this season.

With the most recent result first, Mumbai have won by 57 runs, nine wickets, and five wickets.

Mumbai finished top of the points table, with Delhi in second.

Delhi’s win over Hyderabad in Sunday’s qualifier was their second in their past seven matches.

Where to watch

Live on beIN Sports 13HD

Key battles

Quinton de Kock v Ravichandran Ashwin

Delhi were out of the game against Mumbai last time they met from more or less the moment De Kock smoked Sams for four off the first ball of the game.

Ashwin has dismissed the South African opener twice in the previous three meetings between the sides this season.

Don’t be surprised if Shreyas Iyer gives him the new ball, as he did against Hyderabad, so that he can get an early go at De Kock.

Suryakumar Yadav v Kagiso Rabada

Michael Vaughan last week termed Suryakumar one of the best players of spin in the world, but he has proved pretty proficient against pace during his purple patch with the bat in this tournament, too.

His only two dismissals in three matches against Delhi so far have come against South African quicks, Anrich Nortje and Rabada – but each time he had already passed 50.

Rabada reclaimed the purple cap for most wickets in the season from Jasprit Bumrah by taking four in Sunday’s win over Hyderabad.

Marcus Stoinis v Jasprit Bumrah

Odd to think that Bumrah made a rocky start to this season, given how outstanding he has been at the business end of the competition.

Stoinis was heroic with bat and ball against Hyderabad, despite already having his bags packed for the Australia v India series.

Delhi might be minded to open with him again, given his success in the role on Sunday.

However, it might be advisable to caution against it if it exposes him to Bumrah and Boult when the ball is swinging.

Shikhar Dhawan v Trent Boult

This season has been a case of feast or famine for Dhawan. He has made four ducks – yet is still within 67 runs of KL Rahul at the top of the run charts.

Against Mumbai themselves he has been out for nought twice, but batted through the innings for 69 not out in the other game.

Boult has six wickets in matches against his former team, including the double-wicket over which all but won them the game last time. He is an injury doubt, though.