What it would take for Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to make IPL playoffs

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-20 15:39:02 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-08 16:29:32

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With just 2 matches remaining for the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023, the odds are stacked against them making it to the playoffs. But, it's not impossible, here's how it could happen for both these sides.

IPL enthusiasts have been treated to some edge-of-the-seat thrillers in the 2023 edition of the tournament. With playoff spots still up for grabs, the race for the playoffs is wide open for many teams. Among the most surprising teams this year has been the Delhi Capitals, who find themselves in a similar spot as last year, languishing towards the bottom of the table. Similarly, the 5-time champion Mumbai Indians find themselves in a precarious position with just 2 games to go.

The scenario is as such: Mumbai Indians RRB-7 Pts-3 Games-2 Matches-2

Total Points Required -- 10 Points

Total Runs Required -- 660

Average Runs Per Game -- 165

Average Runs Required -- 330

Delhi Capitals RRB-7 Pts-1 Games-2 Matches-2

Total Points Required -- 9 Points

Total Runs Required -- 540

Average Runs Per Game -- 270

Average Runs Required -- 135

If the Delhi Capitals win their remaining matches and all other results go their way, they can finish with 12 points. They need 9 points from their last two games, with a positive net run rate, to qualify for the playoffs. Mumbai Indians need to win both their remaining matches and depend on other results to finish in the top four.

Both teams face an uphill task, and it remains to be seen if they can pull off the impossible and make it to the playoffs.

Go!