As the IPL 2024 enters its 43rd game, anticipation rises for the clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Despite both teams facing challenges this season, they are fully prepared for the upcoming match. However, Mumbai Indians encountered a setback before facing Delhi Capitals, with Gerald Coetzee ruled out of the game. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind Coetzee’s absence in this match. Find out why Gerald Coetzee is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against DC.
Coetzee is Missing Out the Game:
In the 43rd fixture of IPL 2024, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi hosts the clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians, seeking to regain their momentum after a string of disappointments, face a pivotal moment before their encounter with Delhi Capitals. An interesting change happened in the MI’s playing xi before facing DC.
Mumbai’s one of trusted bowler Gerald Coetzee is missing out on the game. In this tournament, he was playing for the franchise. Hardik Pandya disclosed that Gerald Coetzee’s absence from the playing XI was due to a minor stomach bug. Hardik said, “. Only one change, Coetzee has a stomach bug, Luke Wood comes in for him.” In his place, Mumbai Indians have opted for English pacer Luke Wood, who is set to make only his second appearance in the Indian Premier League season.
In the IPL 2024, English pacer Luke Wood played a solitary match, bowling 2 overs and conceding 25 runs without taking a wicket. With a promising start, all eyes are on him to make a significant impact in the remaining matches.
Toss Update:
Amidst ongoing struggles in the tournament, the upcoming match holds immense significance for both teams. With determination in their hearts, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians prepare to clash head-on, as Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya wins the toss and chooses to field first. After winning the toss, he said, “We’re going to bowl first. The ground is small. It’s better to bat second on a smaller ground. Every game is a new game, we make sure we are not out. We keep fighting and keep coming hard in each game. The mood is fine, happy chats, all is well. You should not really focus on what has happened in the past. Anyone can beat anyone. Our goal is to play our brand of cricket and put our best foot forward.”
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Luke Wood, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kumar Kushagra, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizaad Williams, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
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