Suryakumar Shines as Mumbai Indians Beat Delhi Capitals to Qualify for Playoffs

Mumbai Indians qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs with a dominating 59-run win over Delhi Capitals in an exciting game at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday night. Suryakumar Yadav was the game’s hero, hitting an unbeaten 73 off 43 deliveries to take Mumbai through and earning his first Man of the Match of the season.

Mumbai Indians began their innings, scoring a dominating 180/5 from 20 overs. Yadav was supported ably by hard-fisted fifties from Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma to set up a platform that was too formidable for Delhi to overcome.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, crumbled under the pressure and were bowled out for 121 in 18.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner ripped apart the middle order of Delhi with the ball as both the bowlers took three wickets.

This on-field show gave Mumbai a spot in playoff rivalry, a much-needed win that also established their tone in the final moments of the league. Post-match, Suryakumar Yadav stated, “It’s a special knock for me—long time coming. Dedicating this to my wife for always backing me.”

The loss has gone a long way in cooling Delhi Capitals’ playoff chances significantly as Mumbai Indians took off with renewed confidence and momentum.