IPL 2022: RCB is the fourth team to qualify for playoffs after Delhi Capitals fail to breach Mumbai in their must win game

It was either Delhi Capitals or Royal Challengers Bangalore to qualify as the last team for the play-offs, Delhi Capitals needed to win their match against Mumbai Indians to get 16 points and qualify but were outplayed by some good and energetic Mumbai Indians bowling..

Royal Challengers Bangalore have qualified for IPL 2022 play-offs

Mumbai Indians They once again showed an enthusiastic greeting under the leadership of jasprit bumrah (3/25 in 4 overs) to dismiss Delhi Capitals their play-off spot. RCB had 16 points while Delhi had 14 points and needed a win to qualify as both teams had similar net run rates.

While Rovman Powell (43) and Rishab Pant (39) were the scorers for DC, the others could not fire due to Bumrah’s excellent opening spell. DC managed 159/7 in 20 overs but this was not enough for the win. For Mumbai, Ishan Kishan (48), Dewald Brewis (39) and Tim David (34) helped them cross the ropes easily. Mumbai posted 160/5 with overs spare. This qualified Royals Challengers Bangalore.

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard.

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