IPL 2025, MI vs DC, Highlights: Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent 73, along with Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance, propel Mumbai Indians into the playoffs.
Brief scores: MI 180/5 (Suryakumar Yadav 73*, Mukesh Kumar 2/48) beat DC 121 (Sameer Rizvi 39, Mitchell Santner 3/11) by 59 runs.
A commanding 59-run win sealed Mumbai Indians’ place in the playoffs, claiming the final spot and knocking Delhi Capitals out of contention. The victory was set up by a scintillating knock from Suryakumar Yadav, supported by a quickfire cameo from Naman Dhir, which powered MI to an above-par total. With a strong score on the board, MI’s bowlers went on the attack, leaving DC with no choice but to go hard. Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah stepped up brilliantly, sharing six wickets between them and breaking the back of Delhi’s chase.
Highlights from MI vs DC, IPL 2025
SKY showed the grit on a tough wicket
Suryakumar Yadav showcased remarkable resilience on a challenging Wankhede pitch. Facing a sluggish and low surface, he anchored the innings with a composed 73* off 43 deliveries, guiding MI to a competitive total of 180/5. The right-handed batter took on Dushmantha Chameera in the final over, hammering two fours and two sixes to collect 21 runs. Suryakumar was at his powerful best, yet didn’t abandon his trademark finesse. The pitch wasn’t easy to bat on — the ball was gripping, and DC relied heavily on slower deliveries. Still, Suryakumar managed to generate momentum, especially in the latter part of his innings. He reached a 36-ball fifty — not his most fluent, but certainly one of his craftiest and most crucial knocks.
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Naman dhir’s 19th over exploit
Naman Dhir played a game-changing cameo, finishing unbeaten on 24 off just 8 balls. He unleashed a brutal assault in the 19th over, taking Mukesh Kumar for 4, 6, 6, 4 — a stunning display of power-hitting. The second six came off a slower, short delivery, which he muscled over long-on despite the fielder’s presence. Dhir’s clean strike turned the momentum sharply in Mumbai’s favor. On a pitch where timing was tough, his ability to dispatch pace and variations alike stood out. His fireworks contributed 27 runs in that over — the most expensive of the night.
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Delhi missed their regular batters in tricky game
Delhi Capitals felt the impact of missing key batters in a high-pressure game against Mumbai Indians. The absence of players like Axar Patel and Karun Nair forced a reshuffle in the batting order, disrupting their usual strategy. Without Axar, who often plays a stabilizing role in the middle order, the team struggled to build momentum. The lack of experience and depth in the revised batting lineup was evident. Chasing a target of 180, Delhi faltered under pressure and lost wickets at regular intervals. As a result, they fell short and suffered a disappointing defeat.
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Conclusion
Mumbai Indians sealed their spot in the playoffs with a crucial win over Delhi Capitals. The win takes MI to 16 points, solidifying their position at 4th on the points table and confirming their qualification for the playoffs. In contrast, DC’s loss means they are now out of playoff contention. With just 13 points and only one match left, they can no longer make it to the top four and will play for pride.
Top Twitter/X Reactions from MI vs DC, Mumbai, IPL 2025
Delhi’s aspirations unhinged by a ‘Surya & Santner Special’. Mumbai make the cut which will have the other three teams in the last knock outs worried
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 21, 2025
Santner. Bumrah. Bowling masterclass. Privilege to see.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 21, 2025
Surya Kumar Yadav is brilliant as usual but this guy Naman Dhir has played some crucial innings this season for MI. Talented young man.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 21, 2025
Top class pacers or spinners, turning or seaming pitches, difficult match situation – nothing can stop Surya the Big match player, Banda daring hai. #MIvsDC
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 21, 2025
SKY and Naman were terrific – 48 in last 2 overs was the difference. Santner and co ensured DC were never in the game. Well played and congratulations @mipaltan 👏🏻 #MIvDC #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/M4EfBspqmM
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 21, 2025
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