Wankhede, May 22: Mumbai Indians delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday night, defeating Delhi Capitals by 59 runs in the 63rd match of IPL 2025, and becoming the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs, following Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings.
The win was spearheaded by a blistering unbeaten 73-run knock from Suryakumar Yadav, who was rightfully named Player of the Match for his explosive late flourish.
🏏 Match Summary: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals
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Mumbai Indians: 180/5 in 20 overs
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Delhi Capitals: 121 all out in 18.2 overs
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Result: Mumbai Indians won by 59 runs
đź’Ą Mumbai’s Batting Highlights
After losing the toss, Mumbai was put in to bat and struggled initially, with Rohit Sharma falling for just 5. However, Will Jacks (21 off 13) and Ryan Rickelton (25) provided some momentum before the real fireworks came from Suryakumar Yadav.
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Suryakumar Yadav: 73* off 43 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes)
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Tilak Varma: 27
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Naman Dhir: 24* off 8 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes)
The duo of Surya and Naman smashed 48 runs in the final 12 balls, taking the total to a formidable 180.
Delhi’s bowling:
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Mukesh Kumar: 2 wickets
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Chameera, Mustafizur, Kuldeep: 1 wicket each
❌ Delhi’s Disastrous Chase
Delhi never looked in control during the chase. With regular skipper Axar Patel unavailable due to illness, Faf du Plessis stepped in as stand-in captain but managed only 6 runs.
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Top scorer: Sameer Rizvi – 39
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Others: Vipraj Nigam (20), Ashutosh Sharma (18), KL Rahul (11)
No other batter could withstand Mumbai’s fiery attack. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner were lethal, taking three wickets each, while Boult, Chahar, Karn Sharma, and Will Jacks shared one wicket apiece.
🏆 Mumbai Joins Playoff Race
This crucial win cements Mumbai Indians’ place in the IPL 2025 playoffs, giving them a chance to fight for a record-extending title. With Suryakumar Yadav back in peak form and their bowling unit firing collectively, Mumbai looks like a team to beat as the tournament enters its final leg.
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