Mumbai Indians Edge Out Delhi Capitals in Thrilling Encounter​ - IPL 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 13, 2025, the Mumbai Indians (MI) handed the Delhi Capitals (DC) their first defeat of the IPL 2025 season, securing a 12-run victory in Match 29. 

 

MI 205/5 (20)

DC 193 (19)

Mumbai Indians Set a Formidable Target

Opting to bat first, MI posted a challenging total of 205/5. Tilak Varma led the charge with a brisk 59 off 33 balls, supported by Ryan Rickelton (41) and Suryakumar Yadav (40). Naman Dhir's unbeaten 38 further bolstered the innings. Despite an early setback with Rohit Sharma's dismissal for 18, MI's middle order ensured a competitive score.

Karun Nair's Valiant Effort Falls Short 

In response, DC's chase began on a shaky note with the early loss of Jake Fraser-McGurk. However, Karun Nair's explosive 89 off 40 balls reignited hopes, forming a 119-run partnership with Abishek Porel (33). The momentum shifted when Karn Sharma claimed three crucial wickets, and Mitchell Santner dismissed Nair, triggering a collapse.

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Dramatic Finish Seals MI's Victory 

DC required 23 runs from the final two overs with three wickets in hand. Jasprit Bumrah's penultimate over proved decisive, as he orchestrated a hat-trick of run-outs, dismissing Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohit Sharma in consecutive deliveries. This unprecedented sequence sealed MI's 12-run win.

Impact on the Points Table

This victory marked MI's second win in six matches, elevating them to seventh place and revitalizing their playoff aspirations. Conversely, DC's unbeaten streak ended, placing them behind the Gujarat Titans on net run rate, albeit with a game in hand. 

The match showcased the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, with momentum swinging until the final over. Karun Nair's exceptional performance stood out, but MI's strategic bowling and fielding ultimately clinched the game.