Delhi Capitals (DC), who started IPL 2025 with some of the promising begins have suffered one other setback on Sunday, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. After notching up 4 consecutive wins early within the season, DC have now slumped to their fifth defeat. At the moment sitting fifth on the factors desk with 13 factors from 12 video games, they’ll have to ship a robust end within the remaining matches to maintain their probabilities of making the highest 4 alive.
Capitals had been blown away by a batting masterclass from the Gujarat Titans (GT) final evening. Regardless of placing up a formidable whole on the board, DC’s bowlers struggled to make any kind of impression and GT by no means let the house facet take management of the sport. Powered by blistering knocks from Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, the Titans chased down the goal with out shedding a single wicket.
How can Delhi Capitals nonetheless qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs?
Now, with three spots for the playoffs already booked and the identical variety of groups in rivalry for the remaining one place. The equation is now a bit difficult as DC not solely need to win their remaining video games however rely on others too. They need to win each of their remaining league matches to succeed in 17 factors. Their subsequent 2 matches are up in opposition to Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Alongside that, they’ll want favorable outcomes from different fixtures — particularly losses for groups presently in rivalry. Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), who’re with 10 factors in 11 video games, should lose one in all their remaining matches. Nevertheless, DC can nonetheless qualify with 15 factors however they need to beat Mumbai of their subsequent recreation and hope MI additionally lose to Punjab. On this case, DC’s loss to PBKS gained’t matter. Moreover, Lucknow should lose a minimum of one in all their remaining three matches.
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Web run fee will play a vital position too, so convincing wins shall be key. DC’s internet run-rate (NRR) nonetheless is in constructive (+0.26) however high order should hearth and their bowlers have to ship beneath strain. The equation is tight however not unimaginable. With momentum and readability in technique, DC can nonetheless flip issues round and sneak into the highest 4 in the event that they maintain their nerve.
A do or die conflict for DC in opposition to MI
Because the IPL 2025 league stage nears its climax, Capitals are gearing up for a do-or-die conflict in opposition to a formidable Mumbai facet on Wednesday. With the stakes greater than ever, this match might very properly resolve DC’s destiny within the match. MI, the five-time champions, are presently sitting comfortably in fourth place with 14 factors from 12 video games and a commanding internet run fee of (+1.156). For Delhi, the equation is straightforward — win or be knocked out. A loss right here would formally finish their playoff hopes and produce the curtains down on what started as a promising marketing campaign.
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