- Date: May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & Jio Cinema
- Tickets: Available on BookMyShow
Match Overview
The stakes couldn’t be higher. As the league stage of IPL 2025 nears its conclusion, Match 63 brings us a virtual knockout between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC). With just one playoff spot remaining and both sides vying to secure it, the cricketing world will have its eyes on Wankhede Stadium for what promises to be a classic.
What's at Stake?
Mumbai Indians: 14 points from 12 matches, NRR +1.156
A win guarantees them a spot in the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals: 13 points from 12 matches, NRR +0.260
Must win to stay alive in the playoff race.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
Mumbai Indians – Recent Form: W-W-W-W-L
MI are in red-hot form with 4 wins in the last 5.
Suryakumar Yadav is the Orange Cap holder with 510 runs in 12 innings.
Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah (8 wickets in last 3) and Trent Boult (18 wickets overall) are peaking.
Delhi Capitals – Recent Form: W-L-L-D-L
DC are struggling with just 1 win in their last 5.
KL Rahul has been the silver lining, with 493 runs including a recent century.
Their death bowling and middle-order consistency remain concerns.
Head-to-Head Record
Total matches: 36
MI Wins: 20
DC Wins: 16
MI vs DC Match Prediction
With home advantage and current form on their side, Mumbai Indians are favorites with a 63% - win probability, compared to Delhi’s 37%.
Prediction:
If MI bat second, they have a higher chance of chasing successfully.
DC must fire collectively and break MI's top order early to stand a chance.
Betting Odds from Stake.com
According to Stake.com, one of the leading online sportsbooks, the betting odds for the two teams are as follows:
Mumbai Indians: 1.47
Delhi Capitals: 2.35
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report & Conditions
Pitch Type: Balanced – High pace bounce, average spin.
Average 1st Innings Score: ~170
Best Strategy: Teams winning toss should bowl first – 4 of last 6 matches here were won by the chasing team.
Weather: Slight rain expected late evening (40% chance) but unlikely to affect the game significantly.
Players to Watch – MI vs DC Fantasy Picks
Safe Fantasy Picks
| Player | Team | Role | Why Pick? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | Batter | 510 runs, Orange Cap holder, in prime form |
| K. L. Rahul | DC | Batter | 493 runs, century in last game |
| Trent Boult | MI | Bowler | 18 wickets, new-ball threat |
| Axar Patel | DC | All-Rounder | Economical & capable middle-order hitter |
Risky Fantasy Picks
| Player | Team | Risk Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | MI | Inconsistent at the death |
| Karn Sharma | MI | Less impact compared to Boult/Bumrah |
| Faf du Plessis | DC | Out of form recently |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Can be expensive if not in rhythm |
Probable Playing XI – MI vs DC
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Playing 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 Player: Karn Sharma
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Playing XI:
Faf du Plessis
KL Rahul
Abishek Porel (wk)
Sameer Rizvi
Axar Patel (c)
Tristan Stubbs
Ashutosh Sharma
Vipraj Nigam
Kuldeep Yadav
T Natarajan
Mustafizur Rahman
Impact Player: Dushmantha Chameera
Key Battles
Rohit Sharma vs Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur has dismissed Rohit 4 times in the IPL – can he do it again?
Suryakumar Yadav vs Kuldeep Yadav
SKY loves spin, but Kuldeep is DC’s trump card.
KL Rahul vs Bumrah & Boult
If KL Rahul survives the new ball, he can single-handedly change the game.
MI vs DC: Best Batter Prediction
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
510 runs at a strike rate of 170+
Has looked invincible at Wankhede and is gunning for a big knock.
MI vs DC: Best Bowler Prediction
Trent Boult (MI)
18 wickets this season
Powerplay weapon against a shaky DC top-order
Where to Buy Tickets?
Tickets for the MI vs DC match on May 21 can be booked online through BookMyShow. Given the playoff implications, expect a full house at Wankhede!
Where to Watch MI vs DC Live?
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Streaming: Jio Cinema (Free in India)
What Will Become the Outcome?
It’s the IPL 2025 virtual quarterfinal! Mumbai Indians are on the verge of another playoff appearance, but Delhi Capitals are desperate to stay in the race. Expect fireworks, fierce battles, and a contest that could go down to the final over.
