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Mumbai Indians Secure Playoff Spot with Victory Over Delhi Capitals

In a pivotal IPL match, the Mumbai Indians triumphed over the Delhi Capitals, knocking them out of playoff contention. Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah were instrumental in MI's victory, each taking three wickets. Suryakumar Yadav's impressive 73 runs and Naman Dhir's quick 24 runs helped secure a 59-run win. With this victory, MI solidifies its position in the playoff race, currently sitting fourth in the points table. Discover more about the match highlights and player performances.
By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2025, 12:35 IST

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Delhi Capitals

In a crucial match for playoff positioning, the Delhi Capitals (DC) were eliminated as the Mumbai Indians (MI) claimed victory. Key contributions came from Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah, each taking three wickets to secure the win for MI. Following the match, Santner praised Bumrah's ability to bowl effectively during the latter stages of the powerplay.


“In recent games, we've demonstrated that our bowlers at the top are trying to swing the ball, and having someone like Bumrah to bowl at the backend of the powerplay and at the end is invaluable,” Santner remarked.


“As a team, we performed excellently with the ball. The innings was set up by SKY and Naman, allowing us to reach 180, which was likely above par for that pitch,” he added.


“The wicket was slightly slower due to the red soil. The more overspin you can generate, the better the results. My role today was to mix it up and keep the batters uncertain. It was satisfying to see the ball spin. I aimed to bowl stump-to-stump, and there was enough assistance to bowl straighter,” concluded the all-rounder during the post-match presentation.


In the match against Delhi Capitals, Suryakumar Yadav scored an impressive 73 runs off 43 balls, while Naman Dhir contributed a quick 24 runs off just 8 balls, leading MI to a convincing 59-run victory. Currently, the Mumbai Indians hold the fourth position in the IPL Points table, boasting a strong net run rate of +1.292.