Sun Apr 13 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel Confirms Faf du Plessis Injury Ahead of Mumbai Indians Clash
**New Delhi, April 13, 2025** – Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel announced that vice-captain Faf du Plessis will miss their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday due to injury. The announcement came after DC won the toss and elected to field first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
While DC boasts a perfect 4-0 record going into the game, MI have only secured one victory. Patel cited du Plessis’ injury as the reason for the decision, although he remained undecided on whether the South African batsman would be available as an impact player.
Both teams retained the same playing XI that featured in their previous matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore, a game DC won and MI lost. Patel explained his decision to field first, citing the team’s strong chase record and uncertainty about the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch in its first game of the season. He emphasized the importance of sticking to their game plan and maintaining courage despite potential setbacks.
Despite MI’s struggles, Patel acknowledged that DC is not complacent, stating that the team is analyzing its mistakes and seeking improvement without resorting to panic. The match promises to be a compelling encounter between two teams with contrasting fortunes in the ongoing IPL season.
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