Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The Mumbai Indians clinched a spot in the IPL 2025 Playoffs after an explosive 59-run victory over the Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir proceeded to score an astonishing 48 runs at a frightening strike rate in the last 12 deliveries, guiding the innings to a more healthy 180/5. In answer, Delhi Capitals sunk to 121 all out in 18.2 overs.
Key Moment: Last Few Overs Change Game
The Delhi bowlers were on top for 18 overs, but Suryakumar and Dhir stepped up for the last two overs of the innings. With 27 runs coming off Mukesh Kumar’s penultimate over, Suryakumar, who remained 73 * after the onslaught, was the main benefactor. Suryakumar launched Chameera’s last over for two sixes and two fours, bringing MI to a super competitive 180.
Middle Overs Set the Winner
And spinners played a huge part in this game. For MI, Mitchell Santner swept through the middle order of DC with astonishing figures of 3/11. The capital sides suffered severely during this stage after losing four essential wickets, especially given the fact Jasprit Bumrah had struck immediately after the PowerPlay, only to remove Stubbs LBW.
MIddle-Overs Cross Evaluation:
| Parameter | MI | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 60/2 | 56/4 |
| Run Rate | 6.67 | 6.22 |
| 4S/6s | 3/2 | 6/2 |
PowerPlay: MI Make Stong Start, DC Falter Early
MI posted 54/2 in the PowerPlay as Rickelton and Jacks struck early boundaries. Rohit Sharma fell early again to a left-arm pacer—Mustafizur Rahman. DC, however, stumbled to 49/3 as Du Plessis, Rahul and Porel were dismissed by Chahar, Boult and Jacks respectively.
Death Overs: Bumrah Wraps It Up
With only the tailend remaining, DC needed 76 in the last 5 overs. But with the innings hitting a brick wall, Bumrah and Karn Sharma wound the innings up taking the final few wickets. Needing 76 off the last five overs, Bumrah’s disciplined death bowling ensured DC’s chase ended at 121.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 180/5 (Suryakumar Yadav 73*, Tilak Varma 27, Naman Dhir 24*; Mukesh Kumar 2-48, Kuldeep Yadav 1-22)
Delhi Capitals: 121 in 18.2 overs (Sameer Rizvi 39; Mitchell Santner 3/11, Jasprit Bumrah 3/12)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 59 runs.
What’s Next in IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals: Face Punjab Kings on 24 May in Jaipur looking to extinguish PBKS’s top-2 dreams.
Mumbai Indians: Also play PBKS in Jaipur on 26 May eyeing to secure a top-2 finish.
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