Three teams have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs so far. Five teams have been officially eliminated, while there is a battle between two teams (Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals) for one place in the playoffs of the 18th season. The result of this match will end the playoff race to a great extent. If Mumbai wins the match, Mumbai will reach the playoffs. If the result of the match is in favor of Delhi or the match is washed out due to rain, then what will be the scenario?
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What is the scenario for Mumbai Indians to reach the playoffs?
The scenario for Mumbai Indians to reach the playoffs is such that if Mumbai wins even one of its remaining two matches, then it will easily reach the playoff race. If Mumbai Indians wins the match to be played against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium today, then it will get a ticket to the playoffs. If the team loses, then it will have to depend on the match against Punjab Kings on May 26. Even after winning that match, the team will finish in the top 4. However, if both the matches are lost, then the way out will have to be decided, but rain can also play a role in this. If both the matches are washed out, then the team will reach 16 points, but then the team will have to pray that the Punjab team does not lose badly in the Delhi vs Punjab match.
What is the way for Delhi Capitals to reach the playoffs?
Delhi Capitals is currently at number five with 13 points and is alive in the playoff race. However, Delhi Capitals will have to win both the remaining matches to reach the playoffs. If the team loses to Mumbai Indians, it will be out. If it wins and loses the last match to Punjab Kings, there will still be a risk of being out, because in the Punjab vs Mumbai match, Delhi will have to pray that the Punjab team wins the match. Even if the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match is washed out due to rain, Delhi will be in the playoffs, because Mumbai will have 15 points and Delhi will have 16 points. If both the matches of Delhi are washed out and Mumbai wins even one match, if both the matches of MI are also washed out, then Delhi will be out.
Rain looms over ‘Virtual Quarter Final’, Delhi demands to hold match outside Mumbai
The IPL has changed the venue of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad match scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on May 23. In view of the weather in Bengaluru, that match will now be played in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal on Wednesday has demanded to hold the match against MI in Mumbai in some other city. The result of this match will largely decide which team will fill the only remaining slot in the playoffs.
The match is to be held in Mumbai and the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the city for the next 4 days. That is, there is a heavy shadow of rain on the match. In view of this, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has emailed IPL requesting to hold this match in some other city. According to ESPN Cricinfo report, Parth Jindal has said in his email sent on Tuesday that there is a possibility of the ‘virtual quarter-final’ also being washed out due to rain.
RCB vs SRH match will now be held in Lucknow instead of Bengaluru
Earlier, Indian Premier League took an important decision on Tuesday and changed the venue of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both the teams were to play the match in Bengaluru on 23 May but in view of the ‘adverse weather conditions’ there, now that match will be played in Lucknow. After this decision of IPL, Parth Jindal has also demanded to hold the match of Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals in some other city.
How is the Weather Condition of Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium?
The bad news for the players and fans of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals is that there is 80 percent chance of rain in Mumbai today. Usually it is difficult to have a match in such a possibility. But by night the chances of rain have reduced a bit. However, there is a report of rain in the match, due to which the match may be disrupted and the match may be played intermittently.
What will Happen if MI vs DC Match is Washed Out?
If the Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match is washed out, then 1-1 points will be divided between the two teams. MI is currently at the fourth position with 14 points and DC is at the fifth position with 13 points. Both these teams are fighting for the last spot of the playoffs. If the MI vs DC match is washed out, Mumbai will have 15 points and Delhi will have 14 points.
The last match of both the teams is against Punjab Kings. After this match is washed out, the fate of Mumbai Indians will be in their hands. If Mumbai Indians defeats Punjab Kings, they will get a playoff ticket. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals will have to beat Punjab Kings as well as pray that Mumbai Indians lose their last match.
How IPL’s New Rule Can Help?
The Indian Premier League on Wednesday announced a special rule, under which an extra hour was allotted for the remaining games keeping in mind the weather conditions. This means that the cut-off for the shortest game (5 overs per team) was earlier 10:56 pm, but it will be extended by an hour to 11:56 pm. Although this may cause some inconvenience to the fans, it will give both the teams the best chance to finish the game.