The Indian Premier League 2025 is nearing its final phase, and Match No. 63 will be a crucial clash as Mumbai Indians (MI) face Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, May 21. With both teams still in the hunt for a playoff spot, this encounter serves as a virtual knockout for Delhi and a do-or-die for Mumbai to seal qualification.
Match Details
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Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Match 63, IPL 2025
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Date & Time: Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 PM IST
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Live Broadcast: JioStar Network
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Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
Points Table Overview
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Mumbai Indians: 4th place, 14 points, Net Run Rate (NRR): +1.156
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Delhi Capitals: 5th place, 13 points, NRR: +0.260
Mumbai Indians are just one win away from confirming their place in the playoffs. A win here takes them to 16 points and eliminates Delhi, who can only reach a maximum of 15. On the other hand, Delhi must beat MI and then defeat Punjab Kings to reach 17 points and qualify.
Team Overviews
Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI started the season poorly but bounced back well to find themselves in a strong position. Suryakumar Yadav has led the batting unit with exceptional form, while Jasprit Bumrah has added firepower to the bowling attack. Captain Hardik Pandya has shown signs of leadership stability and will look to guide his side into the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi’s journey has been inconsistent, marred by underwhelming performances in key matches. They lost their previous game to Gujarat Titans, denting their playoff hopes. However, with experienced campaigners like KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis, and youngsters like Sameer Rizvi and Abishek Porel, DC still have a chance to turn it around. Kuldeep Yadav has been a bright spot with the ball.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 36
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MI Wins: 20
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DC Wins: 16
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No Result: 0
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First Match: May 4, 2008
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Most Recent Match: April 13, 2025
Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Karn Sharma
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman
Impact Player: Karun Nair
Pitch and Weather Report
The Wankhede pitch is traditionally a high-scoring surface that favours batters, though pacers may get some movement early on and spinners can extract grip in the middle overs. Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings, making chasing a better option. However, there is an 82 percent chance of rain, which could interrupt the game or affect conditions.
Key Players to Watch
Suryakumar Yadav (MI):
The explosive right-hander is in red-hot form with 510 runs in 12 matches at an average of 63.75. He’s MI’s key weapon in the middle order and is expected to anchor and accelerate the innings.
Kuldeep Yadav (DC):
The left-arm wrist spinner has picked up 12 wickets in 11 games at an economy of 6.97. With the pitch offering some turn, Kuldeep could prove pivotal in breaking MI’s batting rhythm.
Match Scenarios and Predictions
Scenario 1 – MI bowl first
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DC Powerplay: 60–70
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DC Total: 200–210
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Predicted Winner: Mumbai Indians
Scenario 2 – DC bowl first
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MI Powerplay: 70–80
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MI Total: 210–220
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Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals
Final Prediction
With both teams desperate for a win, the toss and weather conditions will play a significant role. Dew in the second half means the team bowling first will likely have the edge. Based on current form and net run rate, Mumbai Indians appear to be the stronger side. However, if Delhi can bring their A-game, especially with the ball, they can still upset the odds.
Prediction: The team bowling first is likely to win.