Santner, Bumrah and Suryakumar help MI register 59-run victory over DC to secure IPL playoffs spot

Mumbai Indians stormed into the playoffs as Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets apiece after a brilliant unbeaten 73 by Suryakumar to guide their team to a commanding 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 63 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

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Mumbai Indians were in trouble in the 18th over as Delhi Capitals had kept them under a tight leash, and it was looking like they may not reach 150 as they were struggling at 132/5 with two overs to go. But Suryakumar Yadav, who hammered a 43-ball 73, and Naman Dhir (24* off 8) blasted 48 runs in the last two overs to help Mumbai reach 180/5 in 20 overs.

That proved a turning point in the match because it gave the five-time champions a big boost. Mumbai Indians came back strongly with the ball, used the conditions superbly, and with Santner picking 3-11 and Bumrah bagging 3-12, bundled out Delhi Capitals for 121 in 18.2 overs to win by 59 runs as rain, which had threatened all through the evening, came down in a drizzle.

Mumbai Indians, who had a forgettable campaign in 2024 and had started with one win in five matches this season, scripted a tremendous turn-around with a six match unbeaten run as they clinched a welldeserved spot in the playoffs.