Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will face off in a high-pressure encounter on Wednesday, May 21, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With only one playoff spot left in IPL 2025, both teams are entering the match with everything to play for. Mumbai, currently sitting at 14 points, need just one more win from their remaining two games to secure qualification.
The match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will begin at 7:30 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network, and fans can stream the match on JioCinema. Whether the weather plays spoilsport or sets the stage for a classic finish, Wankhede is ready for a showdown.
Delhi, slightly behind with 13 points, must win both their remaining fixtures — including a challenging match against Punjab Kings — to keep their playoff hopes alive.
This match effectively acts as a “knockout”, given the playoff implications. Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, have a slight edge with their current position in fourth place on the points table. A win would cement their spot in the top four.
Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, sit just behind in fifth place and need to win both remaining games to sneak into the playoffs.
Mumbai will bank on their experienced lineup featuring Rohit Sharma — returning to competitive cricket after his Test retirement — and Suryakumar Yadav, who has been in exceptional touch this season.
However, they’ll face a selection challenge ahead of the playoffs, as South African players Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch are expected to leave the squad before the knockout phase begins