Delhi, April 13, 2025 – In a high-voltage IPL 2025 encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a nail-biting 12-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC), showcasing both power-hitting and tight death bowling.
Mumbai Indians Set a Challenging Target
After being put in to bat, Mumbai Indians posted a formidable total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. Tilak Varma led the charge with a blazing 59 off 33 balls, while Ryan Rickelton (41 off 27) and Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 21) played valuable supporting roles. Youngster Naman Dhir finished strong with an unbeaten 38 off 18 balls, helping MI cross the 200-run mark.
Karun Nair’s Comeback Heroics for Delhi Capitals
In response, Delhi Capitals had a shaky start but saw a resurgence through Karun Nair, who marked a stunning comeback to the IPL with a spectacular 89 off just 40 deliveries. Nair kept DC’s hopes alive with clean hitting and elegant stroke play, turning the tide in his team’s favor.
Dramatic Finish with 3 Run-Outs in the Last Over
Needing 19 runs off the final over, DC faced a dramatic collapse with three run-outs, all in the last over, effectively ending their chase at 193 all out in 19 overs. Mumbai’s sharp fielding and presence of mind under pressure sealed the thrilling win.
Key Stats:
- MI: 205/5 (Tilak Varma 59, Rickelton 41, Dhir 38*)
- DC: 193 all out (Karun Nair 89)
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs
Also Read : IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Eye Fifth Straight Win Against Mumbai Indians – Match in Progress
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