High-stakes clash at Wankhede! Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) today in a do-or-die match for the IPL 2025 playoffs. The action kicks off at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday, May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Both teams are neck-and-neck in the points table – MI at #4 with 14 points, and DC at #5 with 13 points. If MI win, they directly qualify for the playoffs. If DC win, the playoff race opens up for a thrilling finish.
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals |
| Date & Time | May 21, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | MI Wins | DC Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 20 | 16 | 0 |
Last 5 H2H Results:
MI won by 12 runs (Apr 2025), DC won by 10 runs (Apr 2024), MI won by 29 runs (Apr 2024), MI won by 6 wickets (Apr 2023), MI won by 5 wickets (May 2022)
Points Table (Before Match 63)
| Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI (4th) | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | +1.156 |
| DC (5th) | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | +0.260 |
Match Context
- MI can directly qualify for playoffs if they win tonight.
- DC must win this game and their last league match, and hope MI lose their final match.
- KL Rahul is in blazing form with 478 runs at an average of 68.29.
- Jasprit Bumrah is MI’s bowling backbone, delivering tight spells especially at death.
DC vs MI Toss Prediction Today
| Team | Toss Win Chance |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | ✅ 55% (Likely) |
| Delhi Capitals | 45% |
In the last match (29th DC vs MI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, Mumbai Indians have a better toss record at Wankhede and are expected to win it this time. With chances of rain, chasing could be more favorable.
Delhi Capitals Won & Chose to Bowl
Read Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
- Average 1st Innings Score: ~190
- Chasing Advantage: 4 of last 6 matches won by chasing team
- Strategy: Win toss and bowl first
Weather Forecast – Mumbai Today
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | Light rain |
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Wind Speed | 8 km/h |
| Rain Chances | 20% |
A slightly rainy evening is expected, which makes DLS and chasing more relevant.
Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch / Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Delhi Capitals (DC):
KL Rahul, Sediqullah Atal / Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman / Dushmantha Chameera
Players to Watch
Delhi Capitals
| Player | Role | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | Batter | 478 runs at 68.29 avg, SR 145.73 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner | 8 wickets, economy under 6 |
| Abishek Porel | Batter | 261 runs at SR 148.29 |
Mumbai Indians
| Player | Role | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler | 13 wickets, economy 6.69 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batter | 433 runs in last 10 matches |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | 17 wickets, SR 12.41 |
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | ✅ 55% (Slight Favourites) |
| Delhi Capitals | 45% |
See Also:- Most Run Scorers in IPL 2025
While DC have KL Rahul in red-hot form and a strong spin combo, MI have momentum, home advantage, and are better rested with a top-class bowling attack. Toss will be key.
Toss Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians
Match Winner Prediction: Mumbai Indians
If MI bowl first, they’re likely to restrict DC under 170 and chase down the total with help from Surya, Tilak, and Rohit. However, with Rahul at the top, DC can cause serious damage if he plays deep.
It’s a virtual knockout match at Wankhede. Whether MI secure their playoff berth or DC push the league into more drama—tonight’s match promises thrill and fireworks!
