IPL 2025 / Mumbai Indians have 'two ways' to reach the playoffs, know the complete equation

IPL 2025: IPL 2025 is now in its final stage and the league stage matches are almost at an end. This season has given the audience thrilling matches and unexpected twists. Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have already qualified for the playoffs. Now all eyes are on the fourth team and its strongest contenders are Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC).

Race for the playoffs: Battle for the last ticket

Talking about the points table of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians have collected 14 points by winning 7 out of 12 matches, while Delhi Capitals have earned 13 points with 6 wins, 5 losses and 1 canceled match. Now a decisive clash between these two teams will take place on May 21 at Mumbai's home ground Wankhede Stadium. This match is no less than a do or die for both.

Mumbai Indians have two main ways to reach the playoffs

Way 1: Win both the remaining matches

If Mumbai beats both Delhi and Punjab, it will have 18 points, which will easily make it to the playoffs. In this situation, Delhi will be able to reach a maximum of 15 points and will be out.

Way 2: Delhi loses both matches

If Delhi loses both its remaining matches and Mumbai wins at least one, then Mumbai can still enter the playoffs. In this situation, Delhi will stop at 13 points, while Mumbai can reach 16 points.

What if both the ways are closed?

If neither Delhi nor Mumbai performs as expected, the equation will become complicated. Mumbai will then have to win at least one of their last two matches.

Possible scenario:

If Mumbai loses to Delhi on May 21, then the only way out will be to win against Punjab Kings on May 26.

Also, Mumbai will have to hope that Delhi loses to Punjab, so that Delhi remains on 15 points and Mumbai makes it to the top-4 with 16 points.

Rain can also become a spoiler

Weather can also play an important role in this important match to be held at Wankhede Stadium on 21st May. If the match is canceled due to rain, then both the teams will get 1-1 points. In this situation, Mumbai will have 15 points and Delhi will have 14 points. Then the picture of the playoffs will be clear only from the results of the final matches.

Final Round: Last game against Punjab

Both Delhi and Mumbai have to play their last league match against Punjab Kings. If the match on May 21 is canceled due to rain and then Mumbai manages to defeat Punjab on May 26, then it will reach the playoffs with 17 points.

But if Mumbai loses to Punjab, then its hopes will be pinned on Delhi's defeat.