Mumbai Indians outclassed Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. With this win, MI bounced back strong while DC suffered their first defeat of the season.
Despite a heroic 89 off 40 balls by Karun Nair, Delhi fell short of the 206-run target due to a dramatic hat-trick of run-outs in the 19th over. Spinner Karn Sharma emerged as the Player of the Match for his game-changing spell.
Full Match Scorecard: DC vs MI, IPL 2025
🏏 Mumbai Indians Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 41 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 164.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | 18 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 138.46 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 40 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 142.86 |
| Tilak Varma | 59 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 178.79 |
| Hardik Pandya | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Naman Dhir | 38* | 17 | 4 | 2 | 223.53 |
| Total | 205/5 | 20 overs |
🥎 Delhi Capitals Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 38 | 2 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 3 | 28 | 2 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 40 | 1 |
| Starc, Axar, Mohit Sharma | Mixed | 97 | 0 |
🏏 Delhi Capitals Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Abishek Porel | 33 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Karun Nair | 89 | 40 | 10 | 4 | 222.50 |
| KL Rahul | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Others | Mixed | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 193 all out | 19.0 overs |
🥎 Mumbai Indians Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karn Sharma | 4 | 35 | 3 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 30 | 2 |
| Bumrah, Chahar | 7 | 73 | 1 |
| Naman Dhir | 2 | 35 | 0 |
🌟 Top Performers
- Karun Nair (DC): 89 (40) – nearly pulled off a historic chase.
- Tilak Varma (MI): 59 (33) – key anchor in MI’s innings.
- Karn Sharma (MI): 3 wickets – broke the back of DC’s chase.
🎙️ What the Players Said After the Match
🗣️ Karn Sharma (Player of the Match):
“They were cruising at 10-11 runs per over. The ball change gave us better grip, and both Santner and I took advantage of it.”
🗣️ Hardik Pandya (MI Captain):
“Fantastic comeback from the boys. We knew one good over could change the game, and our spinners delivered.”
🗣️ Axar Patel (DC Captain):
“Karun’s knock was phenomenal. We lost the plot with those run-outs at the end. Need to handle pressure better.”
Key Takeaways
- Karun Nair’s IPL comeback inning was one of the best solo efforts this season.
- Mumbai’s spin attack turned the tide in the middle overs.
- Delhi Capitals remain strong, but this loss exposes their over-reliance on top-order power.
What’s Next?
Mumbai Indians will take this momentum into their next clash, while Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back and maintain their playoff momentum.
Delhi Capitals’ Next Three Matches
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 17 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | April 21 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | April 25 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
