Delhi Capitals have suffered a significant setback ahead of their crucial clash against Mumbai Indians after star batter KL Rahul walked off the field during a practice session after sustaining an injury. The Axar Patel-led side is set to face Mumbai on May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium in what is effectively a knockout encounter in the context of IPL 2025. A win is imperative for Delhi to keep their playoff hopes alive.

During a net session, Rahul was struck on the knee by a sharp delivery from pacer Mukesh Kumar, abruptly cutting short his training stint. While the extent of the injury has not yet been officially confirmed, concern looms large among fans and team management alike. With the high-stakes encounter fast approaching, speculation is rife about whether Rahul will recover in time to take the field against MI.