Mumbai Indians stormed into the Playoffs as Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece after a brilliant unbeaten 73 by Suryakumar to guide their team to a commanding 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday.
Mumbai Indians were in trouble in the 18th over as Delhi Capitals had kept them under a tight leash, and it was looking like they may not reach 150 as they were struggling at 132/5 with two overs to go. But Suryakumar Yadav, who hammered a 43-ball 73, and Naman Dhir (24* off 8) blasted 48 runs in the last two overs to help Mumbai reach 180/5 in 20 overs.
That proved a turning point in the match because it gave the five-time champions a big boost. Mumbai Indians came back strongly with the ball, used the conditions superbly, and with Santner picking 3-11 and Bumrah bagging 3-12, bundled out Delhi Capitals for 121 in 18.2 overs to win by 59 runs as rain, which had threatened all through the evening, came down in a drizzle.
Mumbai Indians, who had a forgettable campaign in 2024 and had started with one win in five matches this season, scripted a tremendous turn-around with a six match unbeaten run as they clinched a well-deserved spot in the playoffs.
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