Mumbai Indians (MI) star batter, Suryakumar Yadav, made headlines with his brilliant performance against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). His match-winning knock helped him equal the all-time joint-highest sequence for consecutive 25-plus scores in T20s.
Suryakumar Yadav Shines in Dominant MI Win
Suryakumar Yadav lit up Wankhede with a blistering 73*, turning the game in Mumbai’s favor. His explosive knock helped Mumbai crush Delhi by 59 runs. With the win, Mumbai secured a spot in the playoffs, sending Delhi out of contention. This match-winning innings marked Yadav’s 13th consecutive 25-plus score in T20s, tying South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma’s long-standing record. His performance propelled Mumbai to a commanding total of 180/5.
While the 34-year-old enjoyed triumph, Delhi, however, was the first team to miss out on playing playoffs after winning four on the spin at the start of an IPL season. Mumbai ended DC’s winning streak, and on Wednesday evening, they gave them the exit door with a clinical show in every aspect of the game.
MI’s Clinical Bowling Performance vs DC
In DC’s chase of 181, Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah let loose with their scorching three-wicket bursts. Despite their efforts, Delhi never threatened to upset the in-form five-time champions.
Mumbai bowled Delhi on 121, indicating the determination with which their bowlers play the game. This was Mumbai’s fifth time bowling out a team in IPL 2025, while others have done so seven times.
Playoffs Finalized Early in IPL 2025
With seven games remaining in the group stage, the four playoff spots have been finalized earlier than ever in the history of the cash-rich league. Previously, the earliest these spots were sealed was in 2011. Back then, the four places were confirmed after the 67th match, in a season with 70 league games.
Mumbai became the fourth team to secure a spot, joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings in the race for the prestigious title. The upcoming group-stage matches will determine the final positions of these four teams ahead of the playoffs.
