As the IPL 2025 league stage approaches its climax, the all-important showdown between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium is shaping up to be a virtual quarter-final. With a playoff berth at stake, the outcome of this high-voltage encounter could determine the fourth and final team to progress to the knockout stage.

Meanwhile, Mumbai’s weather has taken center stage as concerns rise over the likelihood of rain disrupting the MI vs DC contest. With the southwest monsoon gradually making its way into parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has flagged potentially adverse weather conditions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on the match day.