IPL 2021: How can Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs despite being seventh on points table?

The loss against Delhi Capitals leaves Mumbai Indians' qualification chances dependent on other teams' performances. MI are seventh on the table with 10 points from 12 games and have won only one of their previous five games. Four teams -- KKR, PBKS, RR, and MI -- are on 10 points each but the five-time champions' Net Run Rate is the lowest among the five teams in contention for two play-off berths.

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians’ chances for qualifying for IPL 2021 playoffs suffered a major setback when they lost to Delhi Capitals on Saturday (October 2).

DC edged out defending champions MI with a four-wicket win at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Mumbai Indians, playing their first game at Sharjah, put up 129/8 in 20 overs, which Delhi Capitals chased down in 19.1 overs.

This result leaves Mumbai Indians' qualification chances dependent on other teams' performances. MI are seventh on the table with 10 points from 12 games and have won only one of their previous five games.