Synopsis
In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, Mumbai Indians edged out Delhi Capitals by 12 runs, thanks to a stellar bowling effort from Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner. Karun Nair's impressive 89 runs for DC fell short as MI staged a remarkable comeback, securing their second win of the season at Arun Jaitley Stadium.Key Takeaways
- Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner took a total of five wickets.
- Karun Nair scored a brilliant 89 runs.
- MI achieved their second win of IPL 2025.
- DC lost five wickets in six overs after the tenth over.
- MI's fielding and bowling were instrumental in the win.
New Delhi, April 13 (NationPress) Impact player Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner combined to take five wickets in a remarkable bowling display that propelled Mumbai Indians to a thrilling 12-run victory over Delhi Capitals, marking their second triumph in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
Karun Nair, making his season debut in IPL, dazzled with an impressive 89 runs, leading DC's charge and making victory seem straightforward for them. However, a dramatic collapse saw DC lose five wickets within six overs, including Karun, after the tenth over, giving MI a lifeline.
Despite valiant efforts from Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam, who threatened to turn the tide for DC, their lackluster batting alongside MI's exceptional fielding and bowling—enhanced by a ball change after the 13th over—ensured the hosts were bowled out for 193 in just 19 overs. This defeat halted DC’s winning streak as they returned to their home ground.
Chasing a target of 206, DC lost Jake Fraser-McGurk on the very first ball, caught at cover off Deepak Chahar. Following a brilliant cover drive for four from Abishek Porel, Karun targeted Trent Boult, striking three exquisite fours, including a stunning cover drive and a crisp cut shot.
MI's decision to introduce Jasprit Bumrah failed to provide the expected control, as Karun hit him for four, then slashed between cover and point for yet another boundary. After bringing up DC's fifty in the fifth over, Karun continued his assault on Bumrah, effortlessly lofting him for boundaries, ultimately reaching his fifty off just 22 balls.
Karun's fireworks persisted as he scooped Hardik Pandya for six and swept Karn Sharma for another maximum. Despite his efforts, MI’s resilience began to show as Abishek slog-swept Karn and Karun continued to score with reverse laps and sweeps until he was finally bowled by Mitchel Santner for 89.
Seizing the moment, MI reintroduced Bumrah, who quickly dismissed Axar Patel. MI then capitalized on a ball change, with Tristan Stubbs getting caught off Karn, and KL Rahul falling victim to a top-edge off his own bowling.
With 42 runs needed from 24 balls, Boult executed five precise yorkers, conceding only three runs in the 17th over. Vipraj Nigam countered by dancing down the pitch to hit Santner for six, followed by a well-placed cut earning him four. However, Santner ultimately had the last laugh, stumping Nigam for 14.
As the match reached a critical juncture with 23 runs required off the last two overs, Ashutosh reverse-scooped and edged off Bumrah for consecutive fours, but in a dramatic twist, he, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohit Sharma were run out on successive balls, sealing a memorable win for MI.
Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians 205/5 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 59, Ryan Rickleton 41; Kuldeep Yadav 2-23, Vipraj Nigam 2-41) beat Delhi Capitals 193 all out in 19 overs (Karun Nair 89, Abishek Porel 33; Karn Sharma 3-36, Mitchell Santner 2-43) by 12 runs.
