- Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in a dramatic clash.
- Karun Nair slammed a scintillating 89 off 40 balls, nearly pulling off an incredible chase.
- Tensions flared as Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair got into a heated on-field spat.
- Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner starred with the ball for MI, dismantling DC’s middle order.
- Rohit Sharma’s animated reaction during the altercation has gone viral on social media.
Match Drama: Karun vs Bumrah
Sunday’s IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals had all the ingredients of a blockbuster — big hits, a nail-biting finish, and a spicy on-field clash. The fireworks weren’t just limited to the bat and ball as Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah exchanged fiery words after a mid-pitch collision during a high-pressure moment.
Nair, who was in red-hot form, had just brought up his half-century in 22 balls, taking the attack to Bumrah in uncharacteristic style. During a quick run, Karun brushed shoulders with Bumrah, who did not take it lightly. The fast bowler was visibly agitated, and after a brief exchange, tensions escalated until Hardik Pandya stepped in to diffuse the situation.
Reports suggest Karun tried to explain his side, and while things settled soon after, the moment lit up social media, especially after cameras caught Rohit Sharma’s animated response, which has since gone viral.
Match Recap: MI Survive Karun Storm
Mumbai Indians, batting first, posted a mammoth 205/5, with impactful contributions from:
- Tilak Varma – 59 off 33
- Ryan Rickelton – 41 off 25
- Suryakumar Yadav – 40 off 28
- Naman Dhir – 38 off 17
In response, DC seemed in control at one stage with Karun Nair blazing his way to 89 off 40, but once he fell, the innings unraveled dramatically. The final score of 193 all out in 19 overs reflected a middle-order meltdown, including three run-outs and some poor shot selection.
Karn Sharma (3/36) and Mitchell Santner (2/43) were key to triggering the collapse, with Santner’s experience and Karn’s aggression strangling DC’s momentum.
DC bowlers put up a decent fight early on:
- Kuldeep Yadav – 2/23
- Vipraj Nigam – 2/41
- Mukesh Kumar – 1/38
But they couldn’t contain the explosive MI batting lineup.
What They Said
Hardik Pandya:
“(Karn) showed a lot of heart. At a small ground, bowling like that takes guts. Fielding turned the game around for us.”
Axar Patel (DC Captain):
“We had the game. Middle-order soft dismissals cost us. You can’t expect the lower order to bail you out every time.”
Looking Ahead
- MI will take this win as a momentum-shifter, with Hardik’s leadership and Rohit’s influence starting to show results.
- For DC, despite the loss, Karun Nair’s form will be a major positive — but they’ll need to iron out their middle-order inconsistencies and temperamental breakdowns under pressure.
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