MI vs DC turned into an edge-of-the-seat thriller as Mumbai Indians (MI) held their nerve to beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 12 runs in a high-scoring clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite a stunning 89 from Karun Nair, MI’s bowling unit, led by a fiery Karn Sharma, managed to close out the game and secure a crucial win in the IPL 2025 season.
MI Set a Big Target 205/5
Opting to bat first, MI posted a formidable 205/5 in their 20 overs, riding on powerful contributions from the top and middle order. Despite early hiccups, the batting unit clicked in style.
Key contributions came from:
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Tilak Varma – 59 (33), SR 178.79
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Rickelton – 41 (25), SR 164.00
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Suryakumar Yadav – 40 (28), SR 142.86
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Naman Dhir – 38* (17), SR 223.53
The innings had the perfect mix of steady partnerships and late flourish. Varma’s stroke-filled fifty and Dhir’s late fireworks pushed the total past 200.
Top Batters – Mumbai Indians
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 59 | 33 | 178.79 |
| Rickelton | 41 | 25 | 164.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 40 | 28 | 142.86 |
| Naman Dhir | 38* | 17 | 223.53 |
DC Fall Short Despite Karun Nair’s Masterclass
Chasing 206, DC had a shaky start losing Jake Fraser-McGurk on the first ball. However, Karun Nair played a spectacular lone hand with a sensational 89 off 40 balls, striking at a mind-blowing 222.50.
Support came from:
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Abishek Porel – 33 (25), SR 132.00
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KL Rahul – 15 (13), SR 115.38
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Ashutosh Sharma – 17 (14), SR 121.43
But frequent wickets at crucial intervals derailed the chase. The lower order collapsed under pressure, and DC were bowled out for 193 in 19 overs, falling short by 12 runs.
Top Batters – Delhi Capitals
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karun Nair | 89 | 40 | 222.50 |
| Abishek Porel | 33 | 25 | 132.00 |
| KL Rahul | 15 | 13 | 115.38 |
Karn Sharma Leads MI Bowling Attack
MI’s bowling effort was led by Karn Sharma, who picked up 3 wickets and broke the back of DC’s chase. He was ably supported by Santner and Deepak Chahar, who took 2 wickets each.
Top Bowlers – Mumbai Indians
| Bowler | Wkts | Runs | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karn Sharma | 3 | 36 | 10.50 |
| Santner | 2 | 14 | 3.50 |
| Deepak Chahar | 1 | 24 | 8.00 |
Player of the Match: Karn Sharma
Karn Sharma walked away with the Player of the Match award for his brilliant 3-wicket haul, which included big names like KL Rahul and Abishek Porel. His bowling in the middle overs turned the tide in MI’s favor.
Key Moments in MI vs DC Match
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Tilak Varma’s elegant 59 set the foundation for MI’s 200+ total.
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Naman Dhir’s explosive finish powered MI beyond 200.
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Karun Nair’s 89 kept DC in the hunt till the very end.
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Karn Sharma’s timely strikes choked DC’s momentum.
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