Mumbai’s unpredictable weather is likely to heavily influence the outcome of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, May 21. The forecast predicts an 80% chance of rainfall on match day, which could lead to sharing of points.
This will put considerable pressure on both teams as they are virtually neck and neck in terms of points. DC have 13 points from 12 games, while the MI are on 14 points from 12 matches.
Originally, this match was expected to determine the final playoff spot, but the situation could become more complicated if it rains. If the match is cancelled due to weather, Delhi will need to win their next match and rely on Punjab Kings to defeat Mumbai Indians in their final game of the season.
Mumbai Indians will have to go past PBKS in their final league match to book their place in the playoffs if the match is postponed on Wednesday. The Capitals will not be unable to surpass Mumbai’s points total, even if they win their last league contest by a big margin.
During the day, the chances of rain is 80%, but it will drop to 50% in the evening. There is a possibility of clear skies during the night, but the situation will be a race against time, and a lot will depend on whether the ground staff can prepare the playing surface once the rain stops.
Unlike Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is equipped with a good drainage system, Wankhede Stadium lacks the same level of infrastructure, making it even more difficult to handle the situation.
The IPL has introduced a new rule that grants an additional hour for the remaining games. This means that the cut-off for the 5 overs per side match has been extended from 10:56 pm to 11:56 pm.