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Mint
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Mint
PBKS vs DC IPL match today: Jaipur weather report, Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report and more
Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals will be playing for pride as they face off against the Punjab Kings on Saturday, having been pushed out of this year's Playoffs race following their loss to the Mumbai Indians in the last game. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings still have two matches left in the tournament and, having qualified for the playoffs, are now looking to seal a top 2 berth. The Kings are coming off a bit of a break, with their last match being against the Rajasthan Royals at the same venue, where they defeated the home side by 10 runs in a closely fought contest. Notably, the last match between these two teams was abandoned as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in recent days has been seen as a batter-friendly track, with high-scoring contests expected. The consistent pace and bounce on the surface tend to help fast bowlers at the start, while spinners usually find some assistance in the middle overs. The two franchises have faced off in 34 matches so far, with the Punjab Kings having a slight edge with 17 wins, while the Delhi Capitals have won 16 matches and one match ended without a result. As per Accuweather, there is a 1% chance of rainfall during the day in Jaipur today and 0% chance at night. This suggests that cricket fans can be relatively worry-free about the weather gods ruining the match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Meanwhile, IMD predicts that there could be a partly cloudy sky in Jaipur today, with temperatures ranging between 28 degrees and 40 degrees Celsius. The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match will begin at 7:30 PM in Jaipur today, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network, and a live stream will also be available on the JioStar app and website.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025 MI vs DC Key Players: From Bumrah, Rohit Sharma to Ashutosh Sharma, here are key players to watch out for today
Fighting for the last remaining play-off spot, Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals in a high-stakes IPL clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. The five-time champions are better positioned to progress, especially after Sunrisers Hyderabad's six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Monday knocked LSG out of contention. Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers have already sealed the first three play-off berths. Currently, Mumbai Indians (14 points) and Delhi Capitals (13 points) hold their fate in their own hands, but the advantage lies with the home side. A win for MI would take them to 16 points, putting them out of Delhi's reach. On the other hand, the Axar Patel-led Capitals must win both of their remaining matches — including their final game against Punjab Kings — to make it through. However, weather could play spoilsport. The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and rain for Mumbai and surrounding areas on Wednesday. A washout would mean both teams share a point, potentially complicating the qualification scenario. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Story To Hear Undo Despite a narrow defeat to Gujarat Titans nearly two weeks ago, Mumbai Indians' consistent form — including a six-match winning streak prior — and their all-round strength make them the favourites going into the decisive encounter. Here are key players to watch out: Mumbai Indians: Live Events Rohit Sharma: He joined Mumbai Indians in 2011 and took over the captaincy in 2013, leading the team to their maiden IPL title in his very first season as skipper . Over the next 11 years, he captained MI to multiple titles before being replaced by Hardik Pandya ahead of the 2024 season. Rohit remains MI's highest run-scorer and is one of only four batters to have crossed the 6,000-run mark in IPL history. Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya began his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians, where he spent seven seasons and played a key role in their title wins in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. In 2022, he was picked by Gujarat Titans and appointed captain. He made an immediate impact, leading the franchise to a title victory in their debut season. He continued to impress as skipper in the following year, guiding the team to yet another final. Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has been with Mumbai Indians since the start of his IPL career, making his debut in the 2013 season. He has played a pivotal role for the franchise, finishing as their highest wicket-taker in three title-winning campaigns — 2017, 2019, and 2020. Over the years, Bumrah has cemented his place as a key figure not just for MI but also for the Indian national team, emerging as one of the most reliable fast bowlers across formats and at every stage of the game. Delhi Capitals: Ashutosh Sharma Ashutosh Sharma, an explosive middle-order batter, rose to prominence in IPL 2024 with a series of impactful cameos for Punjab Kings. In 11 matches, he scored 189 runs at a striking rate of 167.25, showcasing his ability to shift gears with ease. His finishing prowess was underlined when he smashed the fastest fifty by an Indian in T20 cricket — reaching the mark in just 11 balls during the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Recognising his potential, Delhi Capitals picked him up for Rs 3.8 crore at the TATA IPL 2025 Auction. Tristan Stubbs A fearless T20 batter, Tristan Stubbs made his IPL debut in 2022 with Mumbai Indians, even before representing South Africa internationally. However, it was with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 that he truly made his mark, finishing as the team's second-highest run-scorer with 378 runs at an impressive average of 54 and a strike rate of 190.90. His consistent match-winning performances earned him a retention ahead of the TATA IPL 2025 season. KL Rahul One of India's most dependable and versatile wicketkeeper-batters, KL Rahul played a key role in India's 2025 Champions Trophy victory. A consistent performer in the IPL, he has surpassed 500 runs in six different seasons and holds the joint-second fastest IPL fifty record, reaching the milestone in just 14 balls. Renowned for his ability to accelerate the scoring at will, Delhi Capitals secured him as their most expensive buy for TATA IPL 2025, paying Rs 14 crore.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MI vs DC Playing 11: From Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma to KL Rahul, Axar Patel, who will make the cut today?
Fighting for the only available play-off spot, Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in a potentially decisive IPL showdown here 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 home side which starts favourite at the Wankhede Stadium. While MI's win will take them to 16 points and beyond the reach of the Axar Patel-led side, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining contests, the last being against Punjab Kings, to sail through. However, the contest could be impacted by thunderstorm and rain as India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a forecast and warning for Mumbai and surrounding areas. In case of a washout, the teams will share a point each. Live Events Mumbai Indians' form and all-round depth tilt the scale in their favour even though they are coming off a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans nearly a fortnight ago. This was after recording six consecutive wins prior to emerge as one of the most formidable teams in the competition. While a win will carry MI into the playoffs, a defeat will leave their fate on the outcome of the contest between DC and PBKS on May 24, and thus the Mahela Jayawardene-coached side will be eager to put its best foot forward. Mumbai superstar Rohit Sharma will be the cynosure of all eyes as this will be his first game since announcing his retirement from Test cricket. The veteran batter would be extra motivated to fire on all cylinders and carry his team through. MI vs DC: Predicted XIs Mumbai Indians predicted XI: 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 Sub: Raj Bawa Delhi Capitals predicted XI: 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, Dushmantha Chameera Impact Sub: Karun Nair Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Mint
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025: MI vs DC washout on cards due to Mumbai rain; how it will impact points table? Who gets advantage? Explained
The Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals will be geared up for the crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Wednesday (May 21). The result of the upcoming clash will be significant in the race for playoffs, with both teams battling for the fourth spot. A rain threat ahead of the match has added uncertainty, as a washout could change the qualification scenarios. There can be three results of the upcoming clash - MI winning, DC winning, or the match being abandoned. Let's check their implications in depth. Gujarat Titans (GT) lead with 18 points, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) each have 17 points. Mumbai Indians are next in the line with 14 points, followed by Delhi Capitals with 13 points. If MI win, two points will be added to their tally, bringing them to 16 points. They will seal their berth in the top four. DC, on the other hand, will be eliminated as they will be stuck at 15 points, even if they win their next game against PBKS. Moreover, a win in their final match against PBKS could push them to 18 points, where they also have a chance to finish in the top two, depending on the results of other teams. Teams to reach playoffs: GT, RCB, PBKS, MI If DC win, they would get two points, reaching 15 points and keeping their playoff hopes alive. This result will also be favourable Axar Patel-led team, as their qualification will be based on their result of the final game. As they can reach 17 points maximum. And considering DC's current NRR, they cannot jump to the top two spots. Even if MI win their final clash, they will reach a maximum of 16 and get eliminated. This scenario would make the race for the fourth spot difficult, with outcomes dependent on the final matches. Teams to reach playoffs: GT, RCB, PBKS, DC/MI (Depends on final matched results, but DC has an edge) If the match gets abandoned due to rain, each team will be awarded one point. If this happens, MI will reach 15 points and DC will get 14. MI would retain an edge for the fourth spot, with one more match remaining. If the match gets washed out, then DC will want to win their next match and hope for MI to lose their final game in order to reach 16 points and surpass the Hardik Pandya-led squad. Interestingly, both MI and DC have their final league-stage matches against PBKS. In this scenario MI can reach the top two with a strong NRR, provided that at least two teams lose both their matches. On the other hand, if DC qualify, they will be cemented in the fourth spot with 16 points. Teams to reach playoffs: GT, RCB, PBKS, MI/DC (Depends on final matched results, but MI has an edge)
News18
21-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
IPL 2025, MI Vs DC: Head-To-Head Stats, Probable XIs, Players To Watch, Weather Forecast & Mumbai Pitch Report
Last Updated: MI vs DC, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals clash at the Wankhede Stadium with playoff race shoot-off. Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025: With a spot in the 2025 Indian Premier League play-offs on the line, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) face off at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (May 21). 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. While MI's win will take them to 16 points and beyond the reach of the Axar Patel-led side, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining contests, the last being against Punjab Kings, to sail through. MI vs DC Match: Mumbai Weather Forecast Despite rain and thunderstorms leading up to the game, the sky is expected to clear up ahead of the toss. The rain will pick up again after the first strategic break, with thunderstorms predicted later in the night as well. Temperatures are expected to be around the early 30s with a gentle sea breeze coming in, according to Batters can make merry at Wankhede with the pitch proving to be assistive to stroke-play, with little to help for the bowlers. Average scores are historically in excess of 160. In the last game played at the historic ground, MI were bowled out early in a rain-curtailed game before Gujarat Titans clinched the win in a thriller. MI Won: 20 DC Won: 16 Delhi Capitals Probable 11: Y Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman Players to watch: Rohit Sharma: The Hitman will be playing his first match after his Test retirement, and also having a stand at the Wankhede named after him. The Indian ODI captain will want to continue his recent good form with the bat and provide MI a perfect start. KL Rahul: After failingto take his side home in the last game, the star batter would want to leave no stone unturned to help his side inch closer to securing the last playoff spot. First Published: May 21, 2025, 07:00 IST
