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IPL 2022, MI end DC's chances as RCB qualify

In front of a loud Wankhede crowd, Mumbai Indians ended Delhi Capitals hopes of a playoff berth with a five-wicket win
Chitrangada Chaudhuri
The Capitals, who needed a win to enter the playoffs, had only themselves to blame as mistakes on the field cost them the crucial two points
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians, who finished the season last on the points table, finished off with a win.
After being sent into bat in their must-win match, Capitals got off to a dismal start. Daniel Sams handed MI the first wicket removing opener David Warner (5 off 6).
Bumrah picked up two in the powerplay. First to go was Marsh, who fell for a golden duck and then Prithvi Shaw (24 off 23) as DC struggled at 31/3 in 5.4 overs.
Staring at a below par total, skipper Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell resurrected DC's innings. The duo steadied the ship as they brought up 50 off 37.
Powell and Pant stitched together 77 off 44 for the fifth wicket partnership to guide Delhi to a modest total.
In reply, MI registered their worst-ever powerplay this season as they were restricted to 27/1. Nortje put Rohit out of his misery as the skipper fell for 2 off 13
But following the powerplay, Kishan along with Dewald Brevis gave the chase a much-needed boost. The duo stitched together 51 off 37
Kuldeep Yadav came to DC's rescue as he broke the partnership in the 12th over to remove Ishan Kishan for 48 off 35
Shardul Thakur handed Capitals the big wicket of Brevis (37 off 33).
After Kishan-Brevis set the stage, it was the young Tim David and Tilak Varma who took MI home.
The duo put up a sizzling stand of 50 off 20 as RCB watched with baited breath.
Teams in the playoffs:
1. Gujarat Titans,
2. Rajasthan Royals
3. Lucknow Super Giants
4. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Rajasthan is the only side in the top four to have win the IPL title. While LSG and GT are newcomers, RCB is yet to win the IPL trophy.