IPL 2025, MI vs DC: Mumbai weather forecast, hourly rain prediction today

As spectators brace for an unpredictable outing, team strategies and the weather gods will jointly dictate the fate of MI vs DC clash at Wankhede Stadium today

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As anticipation builds for the Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) match in 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), an ominous rain forecast threatens to cast a shadow over proceedings. While the MI enter the contest as favourites on paper, their advantage could be significantly diminished by inclement weather and the unpredictability of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. 

 

  With overcast skies and showers predicted around game time, the toss assumes heightened importance. In all likelihood, the team winning the toss will opt to field first, hoping to capitalise on more predictable conditions early on and gain the upper hand in case of rain-induced disruptions later.

 

Although the home team appears stronger based on recent form and familiarity with local conditions, even a brief spell of rain could dramatically alter the course of the match. The DLS method—used to calculate revised targets in rain-affected matches—has a history of turning games on their head, and both camps will be wary of its impact.

 

As spectators brace for an unpredictable outing, team strategies and the weather gods will jointly dictate the fate of this much-anticipated clash. 

 

 

Potential Scenarios: Win, Loss or Washout—What’s at Stake? 

The outcome of tonight’s clash holds massive implications. If DC manage a win, and follow it up with another against PBKS, they will make the playoffs. However, a defeat to MI will end their playoff aspirations. A washout would give MI the upper hand; with 15 points, they would need just one more win to secure their playoff berth. For DC, a washout would mean they must not only win their final game but also rely on other results to stay in contention.  Orange Cap Leaderboard | Purple cap standings

  So let's take a look at Mumbai's weather forecast provided by two weather websites.

 

Mumbai weather forecast and hourly rain prediction by Accuweather.com

 

Mumbai weather forecast on May 21 by accuweather.com
Time	Temperature	Rain Chance	Conditions	Notes
11 AM	32°C	71%	Thunderstorms	High rain probability
12 PM	33°C	49%	Cloudy	Warmest hour
1 PM	31°C	20%	Cloudy	Slight improvement
2 PM	32°C	20%	Cloudy	Stable conditions
3 PM	31°C	20%	Cloudy	Continued overcast
4 PM	30°C	20%	Cloudy	NA
5 PM	29°C	20%	Cloudy	Slight cooling
6 PM	29°C	16%	Cloudy	Rain chances
7 PM (MI vs DC toss time)	29°C	7%	Cloudy	Calm evening
8 PM	29°C	7%	Cloudy	Pleasant atmosphere
9 PM	29°C	7%	Cloudy	Consistent conditions
10 PM	28°C	7%	Cloudy	Humidity at 79%
11 PM	28°C	7%	Cloudy	Humidity stays at 79%

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Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium) weather forecast and hourly rain prediction by BBC weather

Mumbai rain forecast today by BBC weather
Time	Temperature (°C)	Rain Probability (%)
11:30	30	14
12:30	30	39
13:30	30	42
14:30	30	62
15:30	31	50
16:30	30	41
17:30	29	36
18:30	29	20
19:30 (MI vs DC match start time)	28	35
20:30	29	37
21:30	28	70
22:30	28	50
23:30	28	54
00:30 (Thu)	28	31