"For some strange reason, cricket followers believe that the Mumbai-Delhi cricket rivalry is as strong as the India-Pakistan one. But just as a reduced number of matches between the two countries has diluted the rivalry, the vast differences between Mumbai and Delhi has reduced it to just another game. Of course in the IPL, with franchises having players from all over, the rivalry is mostly between players and not the teams," Gavaskar wrote in his column for TOI.

Shreyas Iyer, a mumbai cricketer, will reprise his role as captain of the Delhi Capitals side while Sharma will lead his team once more as Mumbai aim for glory this year. Gavaskar opined that the home team will definitely be favourites in this match for one sole reason - Rohit Sharma.

"They have been slow starters over the years which is what they will try and change this year. Delhi have hardly come within sniffing distance of the trophy over the last years and unless things change dramatically they could be clutching at straws once again," Gavaskar added.