Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians: The Mumbai Indians (MI) posted an imposing total of 205/5 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 29 of the IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Riding on a blazing partnership and explosive knocks from young guns Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir, MI set the stage for an intense chase under the lights in the capital city.
MI Top Order Fires, Middle Order Finishes Strong
After being put in to bat by DC skipper Rishabh Pant, MI openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton gave the side a brisk start. Rohit looked in touch early on with a 12-ball 18 before falling lbw to youngster Vipraj Nigam. Rickelton, playing with flair, smashed 41 off 25 balls including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes before falling to the spin of Kuldeep Yadav.
The backbone of MI’s innings came in the form of a fluent 59 off 33 balls by Tilak Varma, who stitched key partnerships and punished every loose ball. His strokeplay included 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 178.79, taking the game away from the Capitals in the middle overs.
Naman Dhir delivered the final flourish with an unbeaten 38 off just 17 deliveries, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 223.53. His late assault ensured MI crossed the 200-run mark, despite losing Hardik Pandya cheaply for just 2 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav Impresses Amid High-Scoring Game
Among DC’s bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav stood out with a spell of 4-0-23-2, dismissing both Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a solid 40 off 28. Kuldeep’s control was critical in preventing MI from breaching 220.
Vipraj Nigam also impressed with two wickets, including Rohit Sharma and the MI captain Hardik Pandya. However, the rest of the bowling attack faltered under MI’s aggressive intent.
Mitchell Starc had an off day, conceding 43 runs in his 3 overs, while Mukesh Kumar and Mukesh Sharma combined for 78 runs in 7 overs for just one wicket.
Fall of Wickets
- 47/1 (Rohit Sharma, 5.0 ov)
- 75/2 (Ryan Rickelton, 7.4 ov)
- 135/3 (Suryakumar Yadav, 13.1 ov)
- 138/4 (Hardik Pandya, 14.1 ov)
- 200/5 (Tilak Varma, 19.4 ov)
Eyes on Bumrah and Boult as DC Prepare to Chase 206
With a target of 206 to chase, the pressure now shifts to the DC batting lineup, which will need a strong performance to challenge MI’s pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium has offered good bounce and carry, suggesting stroke-makers will have a chance—but the scoreboard pressure could be telling.
