MI vs DC – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s MI vs DC IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

With just eight matches left in the IPL 2025 league stage, the playoff picture is almost complete. RCB, GT, and PBKS have already locked in their spots in the top four, while CSK, RR, LSG, KKR, and SRH have all been knocked out of contention. That leaves just two teams still in the hunt for the one remaining playoff spot: Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. 

And tonight, the two go head-to-head at Wankhede in a clash that could make or break their seasons. MI currently sit fourth with 14 points, while DC trail just behind on 13. It’s a straight-up showdown — if Mumbai win, they punch their ticket to the playoffs with a game to spare. But if Delhi win, they’ll leapfrog MI and head into the final round in control of their own fate. 

It doesn’t get more high-stakes than this. Both sides know that there’s no room for error — one misstep could be the end of the road. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s the looming threat of rain, which could throw a wrench into everything. If the match gets washed out, both teams will share a point, keeping MI just ahead and pushing the playoff decider to the final round. In that case, DC face PBKS on May 24, and MI take on the same side two days later on May 26. So, whether it ends tonight or carries over into one last round of drama, expect fireworks — one way or another. 

MI vs DC Toss Update 

Delhi Capitals have won the toss and they have decided to bowl first.

MI vs DC Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for MI and DC: 

Mumbai Indians (MI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah  

Impact Players: Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Corbin Bosch

Delhi Capitals (DC): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera 

Impact Subs: Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Karun Nair, Sediqullah Atal, KL Rahul

MI vs DC Match Prediction 

This match is being hyped as a virtual quarterfinal — and rightly so. The winner tonight is likely to secure the final playoff spot in IPL 2025. Both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have had inconsistent campaigns, but here they are, on the cusp of a postseason berth. 

That said, Mumbai come into this clash with the momentum on their side. They’ve won four of their last five matches and look like a team peaking at the right time. In contrast, DC have hit a rough patch, managing just one win in their last five outings. Based on current form, MI definitely have the upper hand. 

But there’s a wildcard in play — the weather. Mumbai has been placed under a yellow alert for the next few days, indicating a strong chance of heavy rainfall, which could disrupt what promises to be a thrilling contest.