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Rohit Sharma's 1st Innings After Test Retirement Ends On 5; Internet Is Unforgiving

Suryakumar Yadav's resolute 73 not out and late fireworks from Naman Dhir lifted Mumbai Indians to 180/5 on a sluggish surface exploited well by Delhi Capitals spinners Kuldeep Yadav (1/25) and Vipraj Nigam (0/25) in their IPL clash here on Wednesday. On an uncharacteristic Wankhede Stadium pitch which had plenty of grip and turn for spinners and slow cutters doing the job for fast bowlers, Suryakumar dug in to produce a quality knock for the five-time IPL winners. Suryakumar struck seven fours and four sixes to make 73 not out off 43 balls while forging two crucial stands which revived a faltering innings.

Why Is Axar Patel Not Playing For DC vs MI In Must-Win IPL 2025 Game? Faf Du Plessis Says, "Last Two Days..."

Delhi Capitals were in for a shocker on Wednesday in their must-win IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai as they missed regular captain Axar Patel. The star is not only a great left-arm spinner but is also a steady batter in the middle order. In his absence, Faf du Plessis is leading the Delhi Capitals against the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians. "Really sick in the last two days. We'll miss him today. Playing a good team today, we are up for it. We haven't been at our best in the last 5-6 games. Everyday there's a new opportunity. Looks a bit dry, we're chasing. Axar is not there, Axar is two players and it's difficult to replace him. We'll see how it goes," Delhi Capitals' stand-in captain Faf Du Plessis said at the toss.

Mumbai Weather Report: What Happens If Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals IPL Match Is Washed Out?

The Delhi Capitals stand on the cusp of elimination from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The franchise needs to win its remaining two matches in order to seal a top 4 spot. Anything less than 2 wins would make qualification into the next round extremely complicated for the Axar Patel-led side. However, with rain expected to play spoilsport in Delhi's next match against Mumbai on Wednesday, the capital franchise and its bosses are in a state of panic over a potential blow to their top-four hopes.

Delhi Capitals Co-Owner Triggers IPL Schedule Change Row, Urges BCCI To Shift Match vs Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians (MI) face fellow IPL 2025 playoff hopefuls Delhi Capitals (DC), knowing that a win would guarantee them a top four finish. DC, on the other hand, need to avoid defeat to stay alive in the tournament. Both teams have two games left, with MI (14) leading DC (13) by a point after 12 league games each so far. However, the high-stakes fixture could be impacted by rain after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on Tuesday evening for the next four days.

Rain Threat Looms Over MI vs DC IPL 2025 Match, Will Have Huge Impact On Playoff Race

Inclement weather in Mumbai on Wednesday may impact the vital Indian Premier League clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, the two teams left in contention for the fourth playoff spot. The outcome of the contest could decide the fourth team in the knockout with Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings being the other three. A win for MI will take them into the knockouts and lock the four playoff teams while a win for the fifth-ranked DC will keep their hopes alive, making their final league round clash against PBKS on May 24 a knockout game.

"It's In Our Control...": Mumbai Indians Coach's Big Remark Ahead Of Crucial Delhi Capitals Clash

Mumbai Indians were "always in contention" of making the IPL playoffs after their six-match winning run earlier in the season and the team deserves to be in a position to decide its own fate, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Tuesday. The five-time IPL winners will need a win against Delhi Capitals here on Wednesday to book the fourth and final spot in the playoffs, with Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings being the other three. However, a loss will mean MI will have to depend on the outcome of the contest between DC and PBKS on May 24.

BCCI Breaks Silence On Moving IPL 2025 Final From Kolkata To Ahmedabad: "Keeping In Mind..."

The IPL 2025's new venues for playoffs and final have been announced. Hyderabad and Kolkata were initially supposed to host the last four games before the one week suspension of the tournament. Now, Mullanpur and Ahmedabad will be hosting the playoff stage matches. "After 70 action-packed league-stage matches filled with energy, drama, thrill, and entertainment; the spotlight will shift to the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh as it gears up to host the much-awaited Qualifier 1 - featuring the top-two ranked sides on Thursday, May 29th followed by an engrossing Eliminator clash on Friday, 30th May," the BCCI said in a press stament.

Mumbai Indians Look To Seal IPL Playoffs Spot Against Fallible Delhi Capitals

Fighting for the only available play-off spot, Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in a potentially decisive showdown on Wednesday with the five-time champion home team better-placed to advance against the erratic visitors. Sunrisers Hyderabad's six-wicket thrashing of Lucknow Super Giants on Monday ended the latter's chances of making the final four, leaving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to fight it out. Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers have taken the first three knockout phase spots. Both Mumbai Indians (14 points) and Delhi Capitals (13 points) are in control of their destiny for now, but it is the host side which starts favourite at the Wankhede Stadium.

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Rohit Sharma's 1st Innings After Test Retirement Ends On 5; Internet Is Unforgiving

Why Is Axar Patel Not Playing For DC vs MI In Must-Win IPL 2025 Game? Faf Du Plessis Says, "Last Two Days..."

Mumbai Weather Report: What Happens If Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals IPL Match Is Washed Out?

Delhi Capitals Co-Owner Triggers IPL Schedule Change Row, Urges BCCI To Shift Match vs Mumbai Indians

Rain Threat Looms Over MI vs DC IPL 2025 Match, Will Have Huge Impact On Playoff Race

"It's In Our Control...": Mumbai Indians Coach's Big Remark Ahead Of Crucial Delhi Capitals Clash

BCCI Breaks Silence On Moving IPL 2025 Final From Kolkata To Ahmedabad: "Keeping In Mind..."

Mumbai Indians Look To Seal IPL Playoffs Spot Against Fallible Delhi Capitals