Cricket Highlights, April 13: IPL 2025 (29th Match) – MI vs DC

MI vs DC (29th Match) – Highlights

In what turned out to be a nail-biting contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai Indians held their nerve to clinch a 12-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the 29th match of IPL 2025. It was a game filled with powerful hitting, momentum shifts, and some excellent individual performances, with MI eventually defending a massive total despite a heroic knock by Karun Nair.

Batting first on a pitch that favored the batsmen, Mumbai Indians posted a commanding total of 205/5. Despite the early departure of Rohit Sharma, who made a quickfire 18 off 12 balls, Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav stabilized the innings with a steady partnership.

Rickelton showcased his aggressive form, blasting 41 off 25 balls, including five fours and two sixes, before being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav. Suryakumar then joined forces with Tilak Varma to maintain the momentum. Suryakumar contributed a smooth 40 off 28 balls, while Varma dazzled with a brilliant 59 off 33 deliveries, including six fours and three sixes.

Despite losing wickets at crucial moments, Mumbai Indians managed to finish with a flourish, thanks to a fiery cameo from Naman Dhir. The right-handed batsman smashed an unbeaten 38 off just 17 balls, powering the total past 200 runs. Delhi’s bowlers struggled on the flat surface, with Kuldeep Yadav being the standout performer, claiming 2 for 23. Vipraj Nigam also picked up two wickets, but conceded 41 runs in the process.

Chasing a steep target of 206, Delhi Capitals had a horror start, losing the dangerous Jake Fraser-McGurk on the very first ball. However, Karun Nair turned the game on its head with a sensational knock. He brought up a rapid 89 off just 40 balls, laced with 12 fours and five towering sixes, attacking all bowlers with supreme confidence. He found some support from Abishek Porel, who made a steady 33 off 25, but once Karun was dismissed by Mitchell Santner in the 12th over, Delhi’s chase began to unravel.

Karn Sharma played a pivotal role in dismantling Delhi’s middle order, picking up three key wickets – KL Rahul, Stubbs, and Porel. His match-winning spell of 3 for 36 in four overs earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. Mitchell Santner also made significant contributions, taking two wickets, including the crucial scalp of Nair, and executing a run out in the final over, further tipping the balance in MI’s favor.

Despite some late resistance from Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam, Delhi fell short, bowled out for 193 in 19 overs. The result moves Mumbai Indians further up the IPL 2025 points table, while Delhi Capitals will be left wondering how they let the game slip after such a blazing effort from Karun Nair.

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Scoreboard 

Mumbai Indians – 205/5 (20)

Delhi Capitals – 193 (19)

Result – MI won by 12 runs

Player of the Match – Karn Sharma

MI vs DC Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma

Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma

Disclaimer: This match highlight is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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