As the group stage is near to a conclusion, it looks more intense than before. Mumbai Indians (MI) have been a constant factor in making IPL 2025 more unpredictable than thought before.

From an underwhelming performance on the initial stage of the tournament to a possible takeoff for the maximum height, the Hardik Pandya-led side forced experts to rewrite new equations for qualification scenarios.

Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings are already in the berth, leaving only one place and three contenders, including the Mumbai Indians. The five-time IPL champion franchise is currently at the fourth spot with 14 points, with 7 wins and 5 defeats, and is scheduled to play 2 more matches in the group stage.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) qualification scenario

For this season, 17 is the possible cut-off score for the playoffs. Now MI contains 14 points and a couple of games to play; they can easily reach 18 points, which is beyond the cut-off mark. Another plus point for the former champion side is their net run rate, +1.156, which is so far the best in the points table. Along with MI, Delhi Capitals are constantly in the race, which can end in a very close encounter in terms of points. Lucknow Super Giants is another team in the picture right now, but less likely to qualify for the next phase. 

The Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans are set to lock horns with both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in their final league games. But all eyes are on the high-stakes showdown between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals — a potential decider for the last spot in the playoffs! With 13 points and two crucial matches remaining, DC must clinch victories against both MI and PBKS to stay in the hunt. The pressure is mounting, and every ball could make or break their path to the top four!

Remaining group fixtures of Mumbai Indians:

Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals, May 21

Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians, May 26.