Currently Mumbai Indians is at ninth position in the points table. So far the team has won only 3 out of 10 matches while it has lost 7 matches. RCB, on the other hand, remains in a strong position in the race for the playoffs with 6 wins and 4 losses. If the match is canceled due to rain, both the teams will get one point each. This loss will not be too big for RCB, but it could be a big blow to the playoff hopes of Mumbai Indians.
In fact, it has now become almost necessary for Mumbai to win every match. If the match is not held in Raipur and the team gets only one point, then its total will be 7 points. After this the team will have only three matches left. In such a situation, Mumbai will be able to reach only a maximum of 13 points. If we look at IPL history, it would have been considered very difficult to reach the playoffs with 13 points.
If Mumbai wins this match, it will have 8 points and the team will keep the hope of reaching 14 points. This is why the threat of rain remains a major cause of concern for Mumbai.
Net run rate has also become very important for Mumbai Indians. If the team gets just one point due to rain, it will not even get a chance to improve its poor net runrate. Therefore, the team not only needs points but also needs a big win.
Mumbai Indians broke their three-match losing streak by defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their last match. In that match played at Wankhede Stadium, the team had achieved the big target of 229 runs in 18.4 overs. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton batted brilliantly. At the same time, RCB had lost by 9 runs in their last match against Lucknow Super Giants under the Duckworth-Lewis rule.
However, it is a matter of relief that good news has come out regarding the weather of Raipur. According to the Meteorological Department, there is only 1 percent chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius in the evening, while the sky is expected to be clear. That means at present there is a high possibility of a complete match. Now the focus will be on whether Mumbai Indians can make a comeback in this pressure match or not.
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