Image: MI DC playoff chances explained for rain affected match / © NDTV Sports
When the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) clash in Match 62 of IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium, weather could be a decisive factor. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for Mumbai with 100% cloud cover and a 25% chance of rain, threatening a potential washout of this high-stakes game. If rain abandons the match, both MI and DC will be awarded one point each. This would keep MI in 4th place and DC in 5th on the points table.
The playoff qualification scenario becomes tricky if the match is abandoned. Both teams still have one match left against Punjab Kings (PBKS), who have already secured a playoff spot alongside RCB and GT. If PBKS lose to both MI and DC, MI will qualify. However, if PBKS beats MI but loses to DC, DC will edge out MI for a playoff spot. Even if DC beats PBKS, MI can still knock them out by winning their remaining game.
Hence, a washout today significantly impacts the playoff race. Both sides will be hoping for a full game to control their fate, as external weather conditions now threaten to dictate the final standings heading into the IPL 2025 playoffs.