Suryakumar’s Blazing Knock and MI’s Bowling Brilliance Propel Team into IPL 2025 Playoffs
Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium – In a spectacular turnaround, Mumbai Indians booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs with a commanding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals in Match 63 on Wednesday. The match saw a dazzling display of power-hitting from Suryakumar Yadav and ruthless bowling from Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah, sealing a crucial victory on a drizzly evening in Mumbai.
After a stuttering start, Mumbai looked in trouble at 132/5 by the 18th over. But Suryakumar Yadav, with an explosive 73 off 43 balls, teamed up with Naman Dhir (24 off 8) to plunder 48 runs in the final two overs, pushing the total to a competitive 180/5. That late blitz proved decisive.
With the pressure shifted to Delhi, Mumbai’s bowlers came out firing. Mitchell Santner spun a web with 3/11, and Jasprit Bumrah returned with trademark precision, grabbing 3/12. Delhi Capitals never found their footing, eventually folding for 121 in 18.2 overs.
Mumbai’s Comeback Story: From Slump to Streak
Mumbai, who had a dismal 2024 season and a shaky start to this one, have now roared back with six straight wins, proving their champion DNA. From one win in their first five games to this late-season surge, the five-time champions have reinvented themselves at the right time.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, who sorely missed the services of regular skipper Axar Patel, once again faltered after a decent start—an unfortunate theme in their underwhelming campaign.
How It Unfolded
Powerplay Woes: Delhi were reeling at 49/3 in the Powerplay. Stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis fell early, followed by KL Rahul, who surprisingly came in as an Impact Substitute but couldn’t make an impact. Santner & Bumrah Dominate: With relentless pressure, Santner and Bumrah tore through the middle order, leaving Delhi’s chase in tatters. A Lone Fight: Sameer Rizvi (39 off 35) tried to mount resistance, but the effort was too little, too late.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma, playing his first match at Wankhede after a stadium stand was named in his honor, lasted just five balls. But Suryakumar took charge, rebuilding steadily before exploding in the death overs. A fiery 19-ball 50-run partnership between SKY and Dhir gave MI the momentum they needed.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 180/5 in 20 overs
(Suryakumar Yadav 73, Naman Dhir 24; Mukesh Kumar 2/48, Kuldeep Yadav 1/22)
Delhi Capitals: 121 all out in 18.2 overs
(Sameer Rizvi 39; Mitchell Santner 3/11, Jasprit Bumrah 3/12)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 59 runs.
