Karun Nair’s Heroics Not Enough as Mumbai Indians Edge Out Delhi Capitals in a Thriller – IPL 2025

IPL 2025 Match Preview

IPL 2025 Match Preview

DC
VS
MI
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
April 13, 2025
7:30 PM IST

Match Overview

Teams: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date: April 13, 2025

Result: Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs

Scores:

  • MI: 205/5 (20 overs)
  • DC: 193 all out (19 overs)

Match Summary

Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC), ending DC's unbeaten streak in the tournament.

MI Innings Highlights

  • After being put into bat, MI posted a formidable total of 205/5.
  • Tilak Varma led the charge with a brisk 59 off 33 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes.
  • Ryan Rickelton contributed 41 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav added 40, stabilizing the innings after an early loss.
  • Naman Dhir's quickfire 38* towards the end ensured MI crossed the 200-run mark.
  • DC's Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 23 runs.

DC Innings Highlights

  • Chasing 206, DC had a shaky start, losing Jake Fraser-McGurk on the first ball.
  • Karun Nair, introduced as the Impact Player, played a scintillating knock of 89 off 40 balls, keeping DC in the hunt.
  • Abishek Porel supported with a steady 33, building a 119-run partnership with Nair.
  • However, MI's bowlers, especially Karn Sharma (3 wickets) and Mitchell Santner (2 wickets), turned the game around.
  • In a dramatic 19th over, DC lost their last three wickets to run-outs, culminating in a total of 193.

Key Performers

Mumbai Indians

  • Tilak Varma: 59 (33 balls)
  • Ryan Rickelton: 41 (25 balls)
  • Suryakumar Yadav: 40 (28 balls)
  • Karn Sharma: 3 wickets for 36 runs

Delhi Capitals

  • Karun Nair: 89 (40 balls)
  • Abishek Porel: 33 (27 balls)
  • Kuldeep Yadav: 2 wickets for 23 runs

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