Mumbai Indians (MI) edged out Delhi Capitals (DC) in a gripping high-scoring encounter during Match 29 of TATA IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite a scintillating knock of 89 runs off 40 balls by Karun Nair, DC’s chase fell short by 12 runs as MI showcased exceptional nerve under pressure.
Winning the toss, Delhi opted to field, a decision that was met with fireworks from MI’s top order. Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma spearheaded MI’s innings with aggression, eventually setting the stage for Tilak Varma to stabilize the innings with his crafty 59 off 33 balls. Naman Dhir added a late flourish, smashing an unbeaten 38 off 17, guiding MI to a competitive total of 205/5. Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam stood out for DC, grabbing two wickets each.
In response, DC’s chase started with a setback but gained momentum thanks to Karun Nair’s fiery innings. Nair, playing his first game of the season, brought up his fifty off 22 balls and punished MI’s bowlers relentlessly. However, a flurry of wickets, including Karn Sharma’s crucial 3-fer and Mitchell Santner’s clean-up of Nair, saw DC falter. The highlight came in the penultimate over when MI executed three run-outs in consecutive deliveries, turning the game on its head and sealing a dramatic 12-run victory.
While Mumbai Indians celebrated a crucial win, the defeat marked Delhi Capitals’ first loss of the season.
