Delhi: Mumbai Indians (Mi) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 59 runs and confirmed their place in the playoffs, while Delhi’s dream of reaching the playoffs ended. In this match, Mumbai scored 180 runs while batting first, adding 48 runs in the last two overs. Delhi could only score 121 runs and lost the match. Now Mumbai, Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have become the fourth team to make it to the playoffs.
Hardik said in praise of bowlers
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya praised Mitchell Santner and Jaspreet Bumrah after the match. He said, “I can call him for bowling whenever I want, because he bowls with such accuracy and control that my work becomes very easy.”
Surya and Naman did amazing
Hardik also praised the batsmen, especially Naman and Suryakumar Yadav. He said that the pitch was not easy to bat, despite these two of them played excellent innings. Hardik said, “We would have been happy even after scoring 160 runs, but the way Naman and Surya played at the end, it was fantastic.”
Naman’s innings told special
Regarding Naman’s innings, Hardik said, “It is not easy to come on such a difficult wicket and put big shots directly, but the confidence with which Naman batted is really capable.”
Rain stopped interview
Hardik’s interview had to be stopped in the middle due to rain, but he ended the matter, expressing happiness over the hard work of his players and the performance of the team.
IPL 2025 points table
Talking about the points table of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians have won 8 in the 13 matches played so far and it is currently at the fourth position. The team is now yet to play another match, which will be against Punjab on 26 May in Jaipur. Mumbai is now eyeing to make a place in the top 2, but for this, along with excellent performance, they will need a little luck in other results.
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