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Summary:
- Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs, clinching their second win of IPL 2025.
- Karn Sharma took 3 wickets for 36 runs, triggering DC’s collapse after a strong start.
- Skipper Hardik Pandya praised the team’s fielding and fighting spirit, crediting Rohit Sharma for tactical suggestions.
- DC’s chase was undone by soft dismissals and three run-outs, despite Karun Nair’s explosive 89.
News in Detail:
Mumbai Indians (MI) recorded a much-needed win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday, securing a 12-run victory at a high-scoring venue. The result gave Hardik Pandya’s side a critical boost after a lackluster start to their IPL 2025 campaign.
Batting first, MI posted a formidable total of 205/5, thanks to vital contributions from Tilak Varma (59 off 33), Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28), and Naman Dhir (38 off 17). The aggressive batting display ensured MI capitalized on the favorable pitch conditions.
Despite a blazing start to the chase by Delhi Capitals — who reached 119 for 1 shortly after the halfway mark — they suffered a dramatic collapse, getting bowled out for 193 in 19 overs. The turning point came when impact substitute Karn Sharma took three key wickets, including Karun Nair who had earlier stunned MI with a whirlwind 89.
Skipper Hardik Pandya, visibly relieved post-match, credited Karn’s resilience and courage, especially considering the challenge of bowling on a small ground.
“(Karn was) Fantastic. Coming in and bowling the way he bowled, showed a lot of heart, especially at a small ground like that,” Pandya said at the presentation ceremony.
Interestingly, it was Rohit Sharma who had advised coach Mahela Jayawardene to bring Karn Sharma into the attack and also requested a ball change after the 11th over — both tactical decisions that paid off.
Speaking on Karun Nair’s knock, Pandya admitted MI was taken aback by the ferocity of his batting.
“We were running out of options… he took us by surprise,” said Pandya.
The match also saw three consecutive run outs, which contributed to Delhi’s collapse. Pandya emphasized that fielding was a game-changer for his team.
“I always believe fielding is something that can change the game upside down. We were switched on, didn’t give up.”
On MI’s approach with the bat, Pandya explained that the strategy depends on the situation, and that in-form players are encouraged to take responsibility. He also acknowledged the influence of dew in the second innings but maintained that resilience and belief carried them through.
“Just making sure the game is not over till it’s over. Keep fighting — that was the chatter in the group.”
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel, on the other hand, expressed disappointment over soft dismissals from his team’s middle order, which he said cost them the match despite being in a winning position.
“We had the game. Bad shots from the middle order… you can’t expect your lower order to do it every time.”
The loss leaves DC reeling as they search for stability, while MI will look to capitalize on this momentum-shifting win as the league progresses.
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