Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
The league stage of IPL 2025 is now in the last round and in the playoff race, there is a fierce competition between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Apart from winning their respective matches, both the teams will also keep an eye on the results of the other team. Let’s know what is the complete equation to reach the playoffs of both teams …
All the playoff equations
61 matches have been played in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League and 3 out of 4 teams have secured playoff tickets. RCB, Punjab Kings and Gujarat have confirmed their place in Titans playoffs. Now there is a fierce competition between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals for a place of the playoffs. Mumbai Indians are fourth in the points table with 7 wins in 12 matches. Mumbai has 14 points. At the same time, Delhi Capitals ranks 5th in 12 matches with 13 points.
There are 2-2 matches left for both Mumbai and Delhi. Mumbai and Delhi will be face to face on 21 May. After this, Delhi Capitals will face Punjab Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 24 May. At the same time, Mumbai’s team will take on Punjab Kings on 26 May in their last league stage match. That is, on the results of these 3 matches played in the next one week, the fate of both teams rests.
How will Mi and DC get playoff tickets?
If the Mumbai Indians wins both their remaining matches, they will qualify for the playoffs and the expectations of Delhi Capitals will end completely. At the same time, if Delhi wins both the remaining matches, then it will reach the playoffs directly. In this case, Mumbai Indians will be out of the tournament.
If the team of Delhi Capitals defeats Mumbai Indians, but Punjab loses to Kings and MI then defeats PBKS, then 5 -time champion Mumbai will qualify. That is, the fate of both teams is going to play an important role against PBKs in the decision to decide.
The thrill of the playoffs continues
The last few matches of the league stage will now decide the picture of the playoffs. Both Mi and DC have a chance, but every result can change the game equation. The performance of both teams against PBKS will also have a major impact. In such a situation, this end of IPL 2025 is going to be very exciting for fans.
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