A crucial match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will be played at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with both teams vying for a playoff spot.
Sports News: The excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is at its peak. In the 63rd match of the tournament, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will face off at the Wankhede Stadium. This match is a "do-or-die" situation for both teams, as it could prove decisive for the final playoff spot.
While Mumbai aims to secure a playoff berth with a home victory, Delhi needs a win to keep their hopes alive.
Playoff Equation
Mumbai Indians are currently in a b position in the points table with 14 points. A win against Delhi would take them to 16 points, securing a direct entry into the playoffs. Delhi Capitals, with 13 points, must win against Punjab Kings on May 24th if they lose today – and also rely on favorable results from other teams based on net run rate.
Mumbai, despite losing their last match to Gujarat Titans, had previously staged a remarkable comeback with six consecutive wins. Batsmen Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Tim David are in excellent form, while Jasprit Bumrah and Piyush Chawla provide depth in bowling.
Delhi, on the other hand, has struggled with consistency. KL Rahul's century against Gujarat in their last match was overshadowed by a 10-wicket defeat. Bowling weaknesses were again exposed, with only Mustafizur Rahman delivering a notable performance.
Wankhede Pitch: Balanced, Early Pace Advantage
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is generally considered batting-friendly, but the red soil offers early swing and bounce for pacers. Of the six matches played here in IPL 2025, only three have seen scores exceeding 200, while four saw the first innings total below 180.
Therefore, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first, especially if there's a possibility of bad weather; chasing might then be advantageous.
Rain Could Be a Villain
The Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms and rain in and around Mumbai this evening. Winds could reach 50-60 kilometers per hour, potentially disrupting the match. If the match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will receive one point each – giving Mumbai 15 and Delhi 14. In this scenario, Delhi would need to win their next match, while Mumbai would have to depend on the outcomes of other matches.
Statistical Perspective: Whose Odds are Better?
In IPL history, the two teams have played 36 matches, with Mumbai winning 20 and Delhi winning 16. Mumbai has also held a ber position in recent matches played at Wankhede.
- Total Matches: 36
- Mumbai Wins: 20
- Delhi Wins: 16
- Average Wankhede Score (1st innings): 170 runs
- Highest Score: 235/1 (RCB vs MI)
- Lowest Score: 67/10 (KKR vs MI)
Where to Watch Live?
- TV: Star Sports Network (Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada)
- Digital Platform: Live streaming available on JioHotstar app and website
Probable Playing XIs for Both Teams
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch/Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, and Trent Boult.
Impact Player - Jasprit Bumrah.
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Samir Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mustafizur Rahman.
Impact Player - T Natarajan.
