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Mumbai Indians Hold Nerve to Edge Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 Thriller
MI Snap DC’s Four-Match Winning Streak with Grit and Guile
Mumbai Indians registered a thrilling 12-run win over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring clash at the Wankhede Stadium, bouncing back in style to end Delhi’s dominant four-match winning run in IPL 2025. Despite a blistering knock from Karun Nair, who slammed 89 off just 40 balls, MI’s bowlers, led by Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner, turned the tide in the final overs with a clinical bowling performance and smart fielding under pressure.
A Game of Twists: How MI Clinched the Thriller
Karun Nair’s Carnage and DC’s Early Dominance
Coming in as an Impact Player after Faf du Plessis suffered an injury, Karun Nair announced his return to the IPL with a sensational innings. After Jake Fraser-McGurk fell on the first ball, Nair weathered the early storm and counter-attacked with authority, especially targeting Jasprit Bumrah. He reached his fifty in just 22 balls, punishing every loose delivery and racing DC to 72/1 in the Powerplay.
Nair formed a 119-run partnership with Abhishek Porel that seemingly put Delhi on course for a comfortable chase of 206. With boundaries flowing freely and MI struggling for answers, the Capitals looked set to pull off their fifth straight win.
Middle Overs Twist: Spinners Strike Back for MI
Santner and Karn Sharma Flip the Script
Just when DC appeared to have sealed the momentum, Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner turned the game on its head. Sharma broke the crucial partnership by dismissing Porel, while Santner removed the dangerous Nair with a beauty that spun past the bat. Within a span of four overs, DC went from 119/1 to 160/6, losing five wickets and their grip on the match.
Karn’s three-wicket haul and Santner’s control choked the flow of runs and built immense pressure. Axar Patel and Stubbs followed in quick succession, and DC were suddenly chasing a tight finish instead of cruising to victory.
Final Blow: Run-Outs and Bumrah’s Precision
Hat-Trick of Run-Outs Ends DC’s Hopes
As the game reached its climax, Mumbai held their nerve. Bumrah, having earlier gone for runs, returned to bowl a brilliant penultimate over. However, the defining moment came when Delhi imploded with three run-outs in the 19th over, starting with Ashutosh Sharma, followed by Kuldeep Yadav, and finally a direct-hit dismissal off the last ball of the over from Santner.
With 13 needed off the last over and momentum lost, DC crumbled under pressure, managing only 193. MI completed a memorable win, showcasing their depth and resilience in tight games.
MI’s Innings: Tilak, Rickelton, and Naman Power Total Past 200
Powerplay: Solid Start Despite Early Loss
MI started strongly with 59/1 in the Powerplay, thanks to aggressive strokes from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma, particularly targeting Mitchell Starc. Vipraj Nigam, however, removed Rohit to give Delhi a brief opening.
Middle Overs: Tilak-Suryakumar Keep Momentum
Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav kept the innings on track with a 60-run stand. Tilak impressed with clean hitting and timely boundaries, bringing up his eighth IPL fifty in style. Kuldeep Yadav struck back with two crucial wickets, removing Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya.
Death Overs: Dhir Turns the Heat On
The late fireworks came from Naman Dhir, who smashed a quickfire 38 off 17 balls. His aggression propelled MI to a challenging total of 205/5. The partnership between Dhir and Tilak ensured Mumbai finished with momentum despite a tight spell from Kuldeep Yadav (4-0-23-2).
What This Result Means
This result breathes life into MI’s campaign after an inconsistent start. With three days’ rest, they now prepare to host Sunrisers Hyderabad, a team on a hot streak. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals will look to regroup quickly before facing Rajasthan Royals on April 16.
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Match Summary
Mumbai Indians: 205/5 (Tilak Varma 59, Naman Dhir 38*, Kuldeep Yadav 2-23)
Delhi Capitals: 193 all out (Karun Nair 89, Karn Sharma 3-36)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs.
Key Takeaways
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Karun Nair made a stunning return with 89 off 40 balls.
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MI spinners Santner and Karn Sharma triggered a collapse.
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3 run-outs in a single over turned the match.
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Tilak Varma was MI’s batting pillar with 59 off 26.
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Naman Dhir’s cameo proved crucial in the death overs.
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