Mumbai vs Delhi: High-Stakes Clash for Playoff Spot in IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians are just one win away from securing a playoff spot in the 2025 Indian Premier League. They face Delhi Capitals in a virtual knockout match at home. For Delhi, too, this is a do-or-die encounter—victory is essential to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Both teams are expected to go all out with their best lineups, and Mustafizur Rahman is included in Delhi’s playing XI, highlighting their intent to win at all costs.

Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings have already sealed their spots in the playoffs. One slot remains, and the race is now between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.

Points Table Situation:

• Mumbai Indians: 14 points from 12 matches (4th place)

• Delhi Capitals: 13 points from 12 matches (5th place)

Both teams have one match remaining after this—against Punjab Kings. As a result, tonight’s match will play a crucial role in determining who gets the final playoff berth.

Weather Woes:

There is a high chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain during the match at Wankhede Stadium. If the game gets washed out, both teams will share a point each. In that case:

• Mumbai will move to 15 points

• Delhi will reach 14 points

This scenario would favor Mumbai, who could then qualify directly by winning their final match against Punjab and reaching 17 points. Even if Delhi win their last match, they can reach a maximum of 16 points—falling short.

If Punjab beat Mumbai in the final round, Mumbai will finish with 15 points, and Delhi—if they beat Punjab—will qualify with 16. Thus, in case of a washout tonight, Delhi’s playoff fate will rest on the outcome of the Mumbai vs Punjab match.

Summary:

• Mumbai win tonight → Qualify directly

• Delhi win tonight → Stay alive in playoff race

• Match washed out → Mumbai favored, Delhi depend on Mumbai’s final result

Mustafizur and his team will be hoping the skies stay clear and they can control their own destiny on the field.

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Abishek Porel(w), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah