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IN PHOTOS | Dark clouds hover over Wankhede, rain threat casts shadow on MI vs DC

Updated On: 20 May, 2025 08:45 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar

As the IPL 2025 league stage approaches its climax, the all-important showdown between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium is shaping up to be a virtual quarter-final. With a playoff berth at stake, the outcome of this high-voltage encounter could determine the fourth and final team to progress to the knockout stage (Photos: Atul Kamble)

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Dark clouds seen hovering over Wankhede stadium on Tuesday (Photo: Atul Kamble)

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Dark clouds seen hovering over Wankhede stadium on Tuesday (Photo: Atul Kamble)
Mumbai’s weather has taken center stage as concerns rise over the likelihood of rain disrupting the contest. With the southwest monsoon gradually making its way into parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has flagged potentially adverse weather conditions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) around the match day

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Mumbai’s weather has taken center stage as concerns rise over the likelihood of rain disrupting the contest. With the southwest monsoon gradually making its way into parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has flagged potentially adverse weather conditions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) around the match day

According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds ranging between 40 to 50 km/h are likely to affect isolated parts of Mumbai

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According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds ranging between 40 to 50 km/h are likely to affect isolated parts of Mumbai

The forecast attributes this to a cyclonic circulation expected to develop over the Arabian Sea, off the Karnataka coast, around May 21

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The forecast attributes this to a cyclonic circulation expected to develop over the Arabian Sea, off the Karnataka coast, around May 21

Private weather portal AccuWeather has projected the probability of rainfall at 25 percent on Tuesday and the cloud cover is expected to reach 100 percent, raising concerns over possible match delays or interruptions. Although not guaranteed, even intermittent showers could impact the flow of the game

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Private weather portal AccuWeather has projected the probability of rainfall at 25 percent on Tuesday and the cloud cover is expected to reach 100 percent, raising concerns over possible match delays or interruptions. Although not guaranteed, even intermittent showers could impact the flow of the game

With both Mumbai and Delhi vying for the last remaining playoff spot, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For Hardik Pandya-led MI, a victory would seal their progression, while Rishabh Pant’s DC will be equally eager to snatch the opportunity. However, the looming weather threat could become the ultimate decider in what promises to be a gripping encounter.

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With both Mumbai and Delhi vying for the last remaining playoff spot, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For Hardik Pandya-led MI, a victory would seal their progression, while Rishabh Pant’s DC will be equally eager to snatch the opportunity. However, the looming weather threat could become the ultimate decider in what promises to be a gripping encounter.

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