An important IPL match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capital (DC) at the prestigious Wankhed Stadium in Mumbai faces a rains threat, which leads to heavy thunderstorms. This match is important as both teams are dying for the final playoff spots.Mumbai received heavy rainfall on the eve of the match. The Meteorological Department of India (IMD) on Tuesday issued a forecast and warning for Mumbai and surrounding areas, stating, “Electricity, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with gusty winds (50–60 km per hour) at different places.”In the case of washouts, the teams will share each point to each.
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If the match is washed, which team has a better chance to qualify for the playoffs?
What happens if it is washed?Mi Possibility: Mi will have a strong advantage. They will need to win their final league game against Punjab Kings (PBK), so that qualification can be achieved with 17 points directly regardless of other results. Even if MI loses to PBKS, they can still qualify if Delhi also loses to PBKS, leaves MI at 15 points and DC at 14 points.
DC opportunities: If the match is washed, DC’s hope of merit will become more challenging. If the Mi vs. DC match is washed, the DC will depend on other results, especially the MI lost his last game. Delhi will need to defeat Punjab Kings in its final game and it is expected that Mumbai will lose to Punjab Kings in its final game. In this scenario, DC will have to reach 16 points and Mi 15 will allow DC to enter the top four.Who is that IPL player?Is the 5-Over-e-side game possible?BCCI has extended the reserve time for league matches from one hour to two hours to allow the rain -affected games to be completed. This means that the five-over-a-side game may potentially begin by 11:56 pm. However, the drainage system of Wankhede Stadium can a challenge.
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