Rain Threatens IPL Match Between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians
Weather Forecast and Match Implications
As May progresses, rain has begun to affect various states, coinciding with the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The upcoming match between the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians is at risk of being disrupted by rain. According to Accumeter forecasts, Mumbai, the venue for tomorrow's match, is expected to see a 77% chance of precipitation. Currently, heavy rainfall is already impacting the city, with areas like Thane, Panvel, and Navi Mumbai under severe rain alerts today.
Reports indicate that Mumbai is likely to experience significant rainfall throughout the week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai until 11 PM, warning of heavy pre-monsoon showers. A Red alert has been declared for Nashik, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg until 10 PM. SkyWatch Weather India has noted that Kalyan, Dombivli, Bhiwandi, and Vasai-Virar may face heavy rain, while thunderstorms are expected in Borivali-Bhayandar, Ovale, and Bhayandarpada in Thane.
Potential Match Cancellation
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Kalyan, Dombivali, Bhiwandi & Vasai Virar to get Very Heavy Thunderstorms till 9-9:30pm
Borivali- Bhayandar belt & Ovale, Bhayandarpada of Thane may see Heavy T-Storms till 8:30
Sign of Relief for Western Suburbs but needs to be watch https://t.co/uiy9IjzBSP
Given the current weather conditions, there is a strong possibility that tomorrow's match could be called off if the rain persists. AccuWeather predicts a 40% chance of rain around 7 PM, which is expected to decrease to 30% by 11 PM.
Implications for the Teams
What if rain washes out tomorrow's match?
Should rain prevent the match from taking place, the Delhi Capitals (DC) will need to secure a victory against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 24 to keep their playoff hopes alive. However, that alone won't suffice; they will also require the Mumbai Indians (MI) to lose their final league match against PBKS on May 26.
For MI, the situation is more straightforward. If DC loses on the 24th, MI will qualify regardless of their own match outcome. Conversely, if DC wins, MI must win their last game to ensure qualification. Interestingly, even a no-result (NR) against PBKS on May 26 could suffice for MI, provided DC does not exceed their Net Run Rate (NRR) on the 24th.
Thus, the playoff race remains competitive. Rain tomorrow could shift the odds slightly in favor of MI, but ultimately, the results of the final two matches will determine the outcome.
BCCI Reschedules Match Due to Rain
In light of the rain threat, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to move the match scheduled for the 23rd between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad from Bengaluru to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on May 27.