source : BCCI
In a stunning IPL 2025 showdown, Mumbai Indians (MI) pulled off a thrilling 12-run win against Delhi Capitals (DC), ending Delhi’s unbeaten streak. The match saw drama, flair, and a collapse that flipped the script in the final overs. Chasing 206, Karun Nair’s sensational 89 looked to have sealed it for DC, but a sudden collapse triggered by MI’s spinners and capped by a rare hat-trick of run outs snatched victory for the five-time champions.
Karun Nair’s comeback was the story of the night. Out of the IPL spotlight for years, Nair returned in style, smashing MI’s attack all over the park, including 28 runs off 9 balls against Bumrah. His 40-ball 89 included finesse, audacity, and fearless strokeplay wristy flicks, booming sweeps, and elegant lofts. But his dream knock ended with a beauty from Mitchell Santner, opening the door for MI’s comeback.
Then came the game-changing twist. With the new ball rule allowing teams to change a dew-soaked ball after 11 overs, MI made full use of the grip and bounce from the drier replacement. Santner, Karn Sharma, and Boult turned the tide, chipping away at DC’s middle order. From 145/3 to 193 all out, the collapse was quick and brutal. DC still had a sniff until a flurry of run outs in the 19th over shattered their chase.
Earlier, MI’s batting saw a revival led by Tilak Varma, who smashed 59 off 43 — his first IPL half-century in a winning cause. Alongside Naman Dhir’s fiery 38 off 17, they rescued MI from a middle-order wobble after early fireworks from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav faded. MI’s 205 looked good but not invincible until their bowlers and fielders held their nerve at the death.
This match could be a turning point for MI’s season. After a slow start, they’ve now picked up a crucial win away from home against the league’s top team. For DC, it’s a wake-up call their unbeaten tag is gone, and their death-over decision-making came undone. But if Karun Nair’s knock is anything to go by, they’ll bounce back. For now, MI take the points and the spotlight in one of the most thrilling games of IPL 2025.
