IPL 2025: MI Crush DC by 59 Runs to Snatch Last Playoff Spot

Mumbai Indians booked their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs with a dominant 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals at a packed Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, simultaneously ending DC’s campaign in a high-pressure showdown.

Batting first, MI posted a competitive 180 for 5, thanks to a breathtaking unbeaten 73 from Suryakumar Yadav, who masterfully balanced aggression and composure. Surya’s innings was a spectacle of power hitting and timing, featuring 7 fours and 4 towering sixes, including a game-changing 21-run over off Dushmantha Chameera that shifted momentum decisively in Mumbai’s favor. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, MI’s batting stood firm, with valuable contributions from Tilak Varma and Ryan Rickelton, while Naman Dhir’s explosive hitting in the final overs crushed any hopes of a manageable target for Delhi.

The quest for Title No. 6⃣ is alive 🏆

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The chase quickly unraveled for Delhi Capitals, especially in the absence of their regular captain Axar Patel, who missed the match due to illness. Mumbai’s pace trio—Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Deepak Chahar—bowled with precision and menace, while spinners Mitchell Santner and Karn Sharma tightened the screws. Bumrah was the standout with the ball, picking crucial wickets at key moments and stifling the DC batsmen’s rhythm with a mix of pace, swing, and clever slower deliveries. Delhi’s lineup crumbled under the mounting pressure, with only Sameer Rizvi and Vipraj Nigam showing resistance, but the required run rate soared beyond reach. Ultimately, DC were bowled out for a modest 121, handing Mumbai Indians a comprehensive win and a spot in the playoffs.

This win underscores Mumbai Indians’ resilience and ability to perform in crunch moments. Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliance with the bat, combined with Bumrah’s lethal bowling, was the perfect recipe for success. For Delhi Capitals, inconsistency with the bat and key absences proved costly in a must-win clash. Mumbai Indians now gear up for a tough playoff battle, carrying momentum and confidence after a clinical display of skill and nerve at Wankhede.