Mumbai Indians registered a convincing 59-run victory towards Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of IPL 2025 on the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, Could 21. This win secured their playoffs berth for the eleventh time in IPL historical past.
Rohit Sharma fell early for a run-a-ball 5 earlier than dismissals of Will Jacks (21 off 13) and Ryan Rickelton (25 off 18) left the house aspect at 80/3 on the midway stage of their innings. Tilak Varma ended his wrestle on the crease with a run-a-ball 27, nevertheless, Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir plundered the opposition within the closing couple of overs, scoring 48 runs mixed, to finish up unbeaten 73 off 43 and 24 off 8, respectively.
Coming to the chase, DC misplaced key wickets early as Faf du Plessis (six off seven), KL Rahul (11 off six), and Abishek Porel (six off 9) fell contained in the powerplay. Mitchell Santner struck thrice in his four-over quota, ending DC’s hopes. Sameer Rizvi (39 off 35) top-scored for DC. They ultimately ended up getting bowled out for 121 in 18.2 overs.
Speaking Factors
1. Tilak by no means takes flight
Tilak’s 27 (27) knock entailed just one 4 and as many sixes. He struggled to get going within the center. This was the third time this season Tilak struck at lower than 130 after going through 25 or extra balls in an innings.
2. Suryakumar lights up Wankhede
Suryakumar had solely mustered 21 runs off his first 20 deliveries. Nonetheless, he began accelerating from and ended unbeaten on 73 off solely 43 to assist MI put up a successful complete on the board.
3. Santner magic
Coming in for Corbin Bosch, Santner’s affect within the second innings was important on the opposition. His three-wicket haul comprised 16 dot balls in his four-over quota.
4. MI playoffs-bound for eleventh time
MI confirmed their berth within the playoffs for the eleventh time by means of a scientific end. With their eighth win within the thirteenth sport, they maintained their splendid document of attending to the highest 4 of the league with a sport to spare.
MEMES
Who Mentioned What?
Faf du Plessis (shedding captain)
We had been wonderful at the moment on the sector. The fellows confirmed nice battle. The bowlers pitched up, clearly not the simplest pitch to bat on, in all probability made the bowlers’ job slightly bit simpler. Nonetheless, it is a very sturdy batting lineup and I believed we had been wonderful after which let it slip within the final two overs. Momentum is an actual factor in cricket, the way in which they counterpunched to get nearly 50 within the final two overs, all of the hardwork that we did for 17-18 overs, we misplaced that momentum. If you happen to appeared on the two groups earlier than at the moment’s fixture, it was a case of David and Goliath. I take pleasure in that as a result of it provides guys the chance to essentially play collectively as a staff. Credit score to them, Rizvi at the moment confirmed some indicators, he is bought some expertise there. While you’re enjoying towards a robust staff like this, you could be at your finest on a regular basis and sadly for 17-18 overs we had been after which the final two overs we had been fairly common. With the bat, we wanted a very good begin on a floor like that and we did not get going in any respect. Sums up just about our season, we have been chilly in both batting or bowling within the final six-seven video games. To be within the top-four within the IPL, you’ll be able to’t afford to try this.
Hardik Pandya (successful captain)
I can throw the ball each time I would like, they bring about such management and perfection which makes my job very simple. We’d’ve been very joyful to get 160 however the way in which Naman and Surya completed it. Particularly Naman, to come back out and simply hit on a dfficult monitor was excellent.
Suryakumar Yadav (Participant of the Match)
It has been 13 video games now. My spouse informed me a candy story at the moment. She mentioned you’ve got bought all of the awards besides MoM. This award is particular at the moment. From staff’s perspective the knock was vital, and likewise this trophy is for her. She waits for such moments and we have a good time it clearly, trying ahead to it. Was vital for a single batter to bat until the top. We knew there was one over of 15-20 runs someplace so we needed to wait until the top. The best way Naman got here in and shared that vitality with me was additionally a turning level.
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