Suryakumar, Santner Lead MI into IPL 2025 Playoffs with Dominant Win Over DC
Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir launched a savage counterattack in the final two overs, smashing 48 runs off the last 12 deliveries to propel Mumbai Indians to a commanding 180/5. While Delhi Capitals’ bowlers kept the scoring in check for the majority of the innings, they had no answers to the late onslaught. With conditions now well understood, MI’s bowlers executed their plans with clinical precision to derail DC’s chase. In the end, DC folded for just 121, handing MI a 59-run win and sealing their place in the playoffs. It was a limp exit for DC, who started IPL 2025 with four consecutive wins but fizzled out when it mattered most, reports Live Cricket Score.
Where the Game Was Won:
On a two-paced Wankhede track, the battle of spin decided the outcome. DC’s Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam did an excellent job in the middle overs, slowing MI down. However, MI preserved wickets for the death and capitalised brilliantly. DC, in contrast, collapsed against the spin threat of Mitchell Santner before running into Bumrah at the death – a task too tall for a faltering lower order.
The Middle-Overs Swing
| Parameters | MI | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/2 | 56/4 |
| Scoring Rate | 6.67 | 6.22 |
| 4s/6s | 3/2 | 6/2 |
PowerPlay: Big Start, Two Early Blows for MI
Phase Score – 54/2 [RR: 9.00 | 4s/6s: 5/3]
Rohit Sharma’s struggles against left-arm pace continued as he fell early to Mustafizur Rahman. But Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks provided a power-packed response. Rickelton took on Chameera with successive sixes, while Jacks easily dispatched both Nigam and Mustafizur. Mukesh Kumar brought relief for DC by removing Jacks with a slower one. However, Suryakumar closed the PowerPlay in style with a straight four.
Middle-Overs: MI Kept Quiet by Spin
Phase Score – 60/2 [RR: 6.67 | 4s/6s: 3/2]
Kuldeep struck early in the middle phase, dismissing Rickelton and marking his 100th IPL wicket. He and Nigam then expertly dried up the runs, forcing MI into consolidation. Suryakumar and Tilak Varma found the process challenging as the scoring rate dipped. The pressure eventually told as Tilak fell, attempting to accelerate. Suryakumar, although consistent, was kept in check for much of this period.
Death Overs: SKY, Dhir Light Up the Wankhede
Phase Score – 66/1 [RR: 13.2 | 4s/6s: 6/5]
Kuldeep wrapped up his spell, conceding just four in his final over. Hardik Pandya fell soon after, caught at backward point off Chameera. But what followed was sheer carnage. Mukesh Kumar’s final over went for 27 runs – Suryakumar reached fifty with a six before Dhir pounded two fours and two sixes. Chameera was then taken apart for 21 runs in the final over, as MI stormed to 180/5.
DC Innings
PowerPlay: Early Setbacks
Phase Score – 49/3 [RR: 8.17 | 4s/6s: 7/1]
DC’s reply began with a promise but quickly unravelled. Deepak Chahar removed Faf du Plessis with a knuckleball, Boult got Rahul with a scrambled seam delivery, and Will Jacks snared Porel with clever flight. Vipraj Nigam offered a brief counter with a six and two fours in the fifth over, but MI held the upper hand.
Middle-Overs: Santner Spins a Web
Phase Score – 56/4 [RR: 6.22 | 4s/6s: 6/2]
Nigam’s counterpunch ended at the hands of Santner in the eighth over. With the surface aiding turn, Santner was impossible to put away. Jasprit Bumrah then returned and immediately trapped Tristan Stubbs’ leg. At 65/5, the chase was unravelling fast. Ashutosh Sharma joined Rizvi in a rescue attempt, but Santner struck a decisive blow with a double-wicket over, bowling Rizvi and stumping Ashutosh with classic left-arm guile.
Death Overs: Bumrah Ices It
Phase Score – 16/3 [RR: 4.8 | 4s/6s: 0/0]
DC entered the final five overs needing 76 with just tail-enders to follow. Bumrah and Karn Sharma made quick work of the remainder, wrapping up the innings in 18.2 overs. Bumrah added two more to his tally to finish with 3 for 12, while DC slumped to 121.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians: 180/5 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 73*, Tilak Varma 27, Ryan Rickelton 25, Naman Dhir 24*; Mukesh Kumar 2-48, Kuldeep Yadav 1-22)
Delhi Capitals: 121 in 18.2 overs (Sameer Rizvi 39; Mitchell Santner 3/11, Jasprit Bumrah 3/12)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 59 runs.
What’s Next?
Delhi Capitals will look to salvage pride in their final outing against Punjab Kings on May 24 in Jaipur – a match that could dent PBKS’ top-two hopes. MI, already through to the playoffs, will also meet PBKS on May 26 in Jaipur and could play spoiler themselves.
