MI vs DC: Mumbai Indians (MI) have burst into the IPL 2025 playoffs with a dominating 59-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the historic Wankhede Stadium.
This win makes MI the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs after Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings, while Suryakumar Yadav got the player of the match award for his swashbuckling innings of 73* of 43 balls.
MI vs DC: Match Summary
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Mumbai Indians: 180/5 (20 overs)
Delhi Capitals: 121 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: MI won by 59 runs
Mumbai Indians Dominate at Wankhede, Enter Playoffs for 11th Time
Trained to be slow starters, MI showed best efforts at the right moment. Mumbai Indians have now reached the IPL playoffs for the 11th time with this victory and have 7 wins from their last 8 games. The home-ground win has put them in strong contention for a top-2 position.
Suryakumar Yadav Shines: Anchors MI to 180 on a Turning Track
The star of the MI vs DC confrontation was Suryakumar Yadav, who remained not out on 73 off 43 balls. He hit 7 fours and 4 sixes, displaying his signature panache despite tricky pitch conditions. He was ably aided by:
Tilak Verma: 27 (25 balls)
Ryan Rickelton: 25
Naman Dheer: 24* off mere 8 balls
The pitch yielded high turn, but Suryakumar compiled two vital partnerships:
- 55-run stand with Tilak Verma
- 57-run partnership without a fall with Naman Dheer in 21 balls
The final overs changed the game’s look as Surya and Naman plundered 48 runs with 5 sixes and 4 fours, taking MI to a fighting score of 180/5.
Delhi Capitals Crumble Under Pressure
While chasing 181, DC never felt at ease. The batting order could not form any partnerships, and wickets fell consistently.
DC Batting Collapse
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Faf du Plessis (stand-in captain for Axar Patel): 6 runs
KL Rahul: 11 runs – a key wicket by Trent Boult
Sameer Rizvi: 39 (highest scorer)
Vipraaj Nigam: 20
Ashutosh Sharma: 18
There was some fighting back, but Delhi Capitals were dismissed for only 121 runs.
MI Bowlers Tear Delhi Apart
MI bowlers were merciless in the MI vs DC game. The key contributors were:
- Mitchell Santner: 3 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3 wickets
- Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Karn Sharma: 1 wicket each
They combined pace and spin masterfully, leaving Delhi with no answers.
MI vs DC: Missed Opportunity and Milestones
Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Rickelton and completed his 100 IPL wickets.
Mukesh Kumar dropped Suryakumar early at 6, which proved costly.
Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Rohit Sharma for the fourth time this season.
Despite some bright moments, Delhi’s inconsistency cost them a playoff berth.
What’s Next?
Both MI and DC have one league game remaining against the Punjab Kings. Delhi has an opportunity to finish the season on a positive note. Mumbai has a top-2 finish in sight, which provides an important second chance in the qualifiers.
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