Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2024 playoffs qualification scenario: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a crushing defeat against hosts Delhi Capitals (DC), losing the match by 10 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match number 43 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday (April 28). Asked to bat first, Delhi Capitals (DC) posted 257/4 with Jake Fraser-McGurk hammering 27-balls 84, complimented by valuable contributions from Tristan Stubbs (25-balls 48*) and Shai Hope scoring 17-balls 41.
In reply, Mumbai Indians were bowled out for 247 with Tilak Varma (32-balls 63) and captain Hardik Pandya (24-balls 46) being the highest run-scorers. Tim David too made a valuable contribution with 17-balls 37.
Check below how Mumbai Indians (MI) can qualify for IPL 2024 Playoffs
After the crushing defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) are currently sitting at the bottom 9th position in IPL 2024 points table with 6 points from 9 games, having lost six matches and winning just three.
Indian Premier League (IPL) expanded to include 10 teams in 2022. Since then, squads eyeing a top-four finish by the end of the league stage generally set their sights on accruing a minimum of 16 points.
With only five matches left for Mumbai Indians (MI) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season league stage, the Hardik Pandya-led side now needs to win in all their remaining games to reach the crucial 16-point mark for IPL 2024 playoff qualification.
Equally important is maintaining a healthy net run rate (NRR), which could prove decisive in MI’s playoff aspirations. Any slip-ups from here on would jeopardize MI’s chances, as a single loss would extinguish their hopes of direct qualification.
However, in scenarios where multiple teams are tied on points for the fourth slot, MI could still advance based on their superior run rate.
Mumbai Indians remaining matches in IPL 2024
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, April 30 (Tuesday)
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Friday (May 3)
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Monday (May 6)
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians, Saturday (May 11)
Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, May 17