IPL 2025 Playoff Race: Who Has the Upper Hand? Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Qualification Scenarios
The race to secure the final playoff spot in IPL 2025 is heating up, and it now boils down to two teams — Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI). With Sunrisers Hyderabad already knocked out of the competition, their recent win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has further tightened the playoff scenario. On Monday night, SRH defeated LSG by 6 wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, eliminating them from the playoff race.
Teams Already Qualified for IPL 2025 Playoffs:
- Gujarat Titans
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Punjab Kings
That leaves just one spot open, and now only Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians are in contention for it.
What Do DC and MI Need to Qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs?
As things stand:
- Mumbai Indians are in 4th place with 14 points from 12 matches.
- Delhi Capitals are in 5th place with 13 points from 12 matches.
Both teams have 2 matches remaining:
- DC will face Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.
- MI will face Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings.
Let’s explore all the possible scenarios:
1. If Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals
→ Mumbai Indians will qualify for the playoffs.
2. If Delhi Capitals defeat both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings
→ Delhi Capitals will qualify for the playoffs.
3. If Delhi defeats Mumbai but loses to Punjab, and MI beats Punjab
→ Mumbai Indians will qualify based on points.
4. If MI lose both remaining matches (vs DC and Punjab), and DC also lose to Punjab
→ Delhi Capitals will qualify as they will have the head-to-head advantage over Mumbai.
As the final league matches approach, fans can expect high-stakes drama and intense cricketing action between these two powerhouse teams.
