Delhi Capitals look to seal playoff berth in game vs Mumbai Indians

DUBAI: Delhi Capitals will be looking to end their run of defeats and confirm a spot in the playoffs when they face the Mumbai Indians in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.

With three defeats on the trot, DC have faltered in the latter stage of the league season after dominating for much of it.

While MI are on top of the table with 16 points, DC (14 points) are at the third place, thanks to their net run-rate which is lower than that of second-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore.

If DC suffer defeats in their next two matches, it is possible that Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) would surpass them on net run-rate, even if the KL Rahul-led side win only one of their remaining two matches. Heavy defeats in their next two games could even push DC out of the top four if Kolkata Knight Riders or Sunrisers Hyderabad register big wins.

On the other hand, a win against MI would put them beyond the reach of the fifth-placed side in the league and thus confirm a spot in the playoffs.

MI will be looking to keep up their momentum as putting their feet up could result in them fall out of the top two and thus having to play an extra match in the playoffs. IANS

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