IPL 2025 Match 29 , DC VS MI , Mi Won By 12 Run
Match Summary:
In a high-voltage clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) held their nerves to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 12 runs in Match 29 of the IPL 2025. After being put into bat, MI posted a formidable total of 205/5, riding on explosive contributions from Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and Ryan Rickelton. Despite Karun Nair’s heroic 89-run blitz, DC fell short in their chase, getting bowled out for 193 in 19 overs.
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Match Details:
• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 29, IPL 2025
• Date: April 13, 2025
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl
• Result: Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs
• Timezone: All timings in IST (India Standard Time)
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Mumbai Indians Batting Performance:
MI started with a quick-fire knock from Rohit Sharma, who scored 18 off 12 balls with 2 fours and 1 six before falling lbw to Vipraj Nigam. Ryan Rickelton, opening alongside him, smashed a fluent 41 off 25 deliveries, including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes, before being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav.
Suryakumar Yadav kept the momentum going with a solid 40 off 28 balls, also falling to Kuldeep. The star of the innings was Tilak Varma, who played a sensational knock of 59 from just 33 deliveries, hammering 6 fours and 3 sixes, before being caught off Mukesh Kumar near the end of the innings.
Captain Hardik Pandya couldn’t make much of an impact, scoring only 2 off 4 balls before falling to Vipraj Nigam. But Naman Dhir came in with a late cameo, scoring a blistering 38 not out from 17 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of over 220. Will Jacks added a run as MI finished with a massive 205/5 in their 20 overs.
Fall of wickets:
47/1 (Rohit Sharma, 4.6 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)
Extras: 6 (5 wides, 1 leg bye)
Total: 205/5 in 20 overs
Yet to bat: Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma (IP)
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Delhi Capitals Batting Performance:
DC’s chase started on the worst possible note as Jake Fraser-McGurk was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball by Deepak Chahar. Abishek Porel then provided a steady hand, scoring 33 off 25 balls with 3 fours and a six before being dismissed by Karn Sharma.
Karun Nair, brought in as the Impact Player, played a breathtaking knock of 89 from just 40 balls. His innings featured 12 boundaries and 5 sixes at a mind-blowing strike rate of 222.50. He almost single-handedly kept DC in the hunt but was eventually bowled by Mitchell Santner, which turned the tide in MI’s favour.
KL Rahul, the captain and wicketkeeper, scored 15 off 13 balls before being dismissed by Karn Sharma, who was excellent in the middle overs. Axar Patel contributed 9 off 6, while Tristan Stubbs could only manage 1 off 4 balls.
Ashwin Sharma added 17 from 14 deliveries before being run out, and Vipraj Nigam played a cameo of 14 off 8 with a four and a six. But the lower-order failed to capitalize, as Kuldeep Yadav (1), Mitchell Starc (1*), and Mayank Sharma (0) all fell cheaply. DC were eventually bowled out for 193 in 19 overs, falling 12 runs short.
Fall of wickets:
0/1 (Fraser-McGurk, 0.1 ov), 119/2 (Abishek Porel, 10.2 ov), 135/3 (Karun Nair, 11.4 ov), 144/4 (Axar Patel, 12.4 ov), 145/5 (Stubbs, 13.3 ov), 160/6 (KL Rahul, 15.3 ov), 180/7 (Vipraj Nigam, 17.4 ov), 192/8 (Ashwin Sharma, 18.4 ov), 193/9 (Kuldeep Yadav, 18.5 ov), 193/10 (Mayank Sharma, 18.6 ov)
Extras: 13 (9 wides, 4 leg byes)
Total: 193 all out in 19 overs
Yet to bat: Mukesh Kumar
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Key Performances:
• Tilak Varma (MI): 59 (33) – Crucial knock in the middle overs with aggressive stroke play.
• Karun Nair (DC – IP): 89 (40) – Almost took DC home with a masterclass under pressure.
• Naman Dhir (MI): 38* (17) – Quick-fire finish that gave MI the final push.
• Ryan Rickelton (MI): 41 (25) – Power-packed start alongside Rohit.
• Karn Sharma (MI): 3/23 – Game-changing spell, broke the back of DC’s middle-order.
• Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 2 wickets – Took key wickets of Rickelton and SKY.
• Vipraj Nigam (DC): 2/28 – Picked up Rohit and Hardik cheaply.
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Bowling Highlights:
• Karn Sharma (MI): 3 wickets – Dismissed Porel, Rahul, and Stubbs
• Mitchell Santner (MI): 2 wickets – Cleaned up the dangerous Karun Nair
• Deepak Chahar (MI): 1 wicket – Set the tone with first-ball dismissal
• Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 1 wicket – Delivered under pressure
• Kuldeep Yadav (DC): 2 wickets
• Vipraj Nigam (DC): 2 wickets
• Mukesh Kumar (DC): 1 wicket
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Conclusion:
This match had all the makings of an IPL classic with over 400 runs scored and a pulsating finish. Mumbai Indians showcased their depth in batting and their ability to defend a total under pressure, thanks to Tilak Varma’s brilliance and Karn Sharma’s timely breakthroughs.
Delhi Capitals came close, largely due to Karun Nair’s heroics, but their collapse in the final overs hurt their chances. MI’s bowlers, led by Karn and Santner, showed great composure in closing out the game.
Mumbai move up the table with this crucial win, while Delhi will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next match.
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