MI vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians win by 59 runs; Qualify for playoffs

That's why MI have a terrific batting lineup. That lineup can fire when required but can also adjust and bat deep if the conditions demand them to do so. Mumbai got off the blocks quickly in the Powerplay, with the score reading 54/2 at the end of 6 overs. However, once the ball got softer, scoring became difficult and that's when Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma joined hands to forge a partnership.

48 runs in the last 2 overs. Is this the playoffs spot right here? Delhi Capitals kept Mumbai Indians on the leash for a lonngggg time, only to let it slip in the end. Whether Mukesh Kumar's cramps played a big role or not is a different talking point, but for now, to stay alive in the tournament, DC need to gun down 181.

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and wide outside off, SKY slices this behind point. It reaches the fielder on the bounce. A single taken and MUMBAI INDIANS FINISH ON 180/5!

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Terrific batting! Yorker, outside off, Yadav waits for the ball to come and dabs it pretty fine, to the left of short third.

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX MORE! The Delhi Capitals have lost the plot big time here. A low full toss, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav swings it over mid-wicket for consecutive sixes!

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! BLUDGEONED! A length ball, on middle and leg, Yadav gets down and mows it over wide long on!

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, A low full toss, on middle, Suryakumar looks to flick but miscues it towards short mid-wicket. Does not run.

Dushmantha Chameera to bowl the final over. 3-0-33-1 so far.

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Up and over! The boundaries are coming in full flow now. Full and wide outside off, Suryakumar Yadav reaches out and carves this inside out over cover!

Mukesh Kumar to Naman Dhir, FOUR! 27 FROM THE OVER! Full and wide outside off, Naman Dhir stands his ground and blasts this through the covers! 6-1-4-6-6-4 - What an over! 4-0-48-2 for Mukesh Kumar.

Mukesh Kumar to Naman Dhir, SIX MORE! But could this have been taken? A short ball, outside off, Naman Dhir goes for the pull. Gets it from the top portion of his bat and the ball seems to have more height than distance. Sameer Rizvi stations himself at long on and looks to take the catch but with the ropes behind him, loses focus. The ball slips through his hands, into the ropes.

Another delay. Clearly Mukesh Kumar is not 100 percent. The umpires straightaway have a word with the DC medical staff and the physio indicates a couple of minutes. A couple of tablets are popped in by Mukesh.

Mukesh Kumar to Naman Dhir, SIX! That is some shot! Full, on middle and leg, Naman Dhir brings his powerful wrists into play and flicks it brilliantly over mid-wicket. Flat hit, no fielder in that direction and it is the second six of the over! Already the biggest of the innings, with 17 runs so far, and still 2 balls left!

Mukesh Kumar to Naman Dhir, FOUR! That is a lovely shot. On a length, outside off, Naman Dhir waits for the ball to arrive and then lofts it with finesse over cover. One bounce and into the fence. No muscle, pure timing.

Mukesh Kumar to Suryakumar Yadav, Outside off, on a length, the off cutter, Suryakumar gets down on a knee and swipes it through mid-wicket for a single.

A bit of a delay. Seems like play has been halted with Mukesh Kumar getting some treatment. Cramps? All good now.

Mukesh Kumar to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! 50 FOR SKY! In 36 balls! Has been the glue for his side in this game. Has been patient but most importantly, not thrown his wicket away. Full and wide outside off, Suryakumar Yadav reaches out and carves it over cover! His second six of the evening.

Prior to this game, with 1666 runs, Suryakumar had scored the most runs in the middle overs (7-15) in the IPL since 2020 and is the only batter to have more than 1500 runs in this phase. Change of plans. Mukesh Kumar will bowl the 19th over. 3-0-21-2 so far.

Mustafizur Rahman to Suryakumar Yadav, A touch short, around off, angling away, Yadav punches it straight to deep cover for a single. Just 6 from the over, Mustafizur Rahman finishes with figures of 4-0-30-1.

Mustafizur Rahman to Suryakumar Yadav, Another cutter, around off, moves further away after pitching, Suryakumar reaches out to slash but misses.

Mustafizur Rahman to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Much-needed for MI. A length ball, on middle and leg, Suryakumar Yadav hammers this straight back. Faf du Plessis dives to his left from mid on but the ball flies past him in a flash.

Mustafizur Rahman to Suryakumar Yadav, Outside off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to steer it behind the wickets on the off side but misses.

Mustafizur Rahman to Naman Dhir, Just short of the fielder! Dhir gives the bowler the charge early and the Fizz slips in a slower ball, short in length, around leg stump, The batter is forced to adjust and the ball lands just short of wide long off. Single taken.

Mustafizur Rahman to Naman Dhir, On a length, around off, angling away, Naman Dhir pushes it towards point. Wants a single but is sent back.

Who will bowl the 18th over? The Fizz or Mukesh? That also will be the answer for the 20th, one supposes. Whoever bowls this one, the other will bowl the last, with Chameera set to bowl the 19th. It will be Mustafizur Rahman to bowl the 18th over. 3-0-24-1 so far.

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and wide outside off, Suryakumar Yadav reaches out to target the off side behind the wicket but misses. 8 runs and a wicket from the over, Dushmantha Chameera's bowling figures read 3-0-33-1.

Change of bats? Well, Suryakumar Yadav wanted to get his bat changed. But it seems like the new one did not pass through the bat gauge and Surya is forced to take his previous bat.

Dushmantha Chameera to Naman Dhir, Outside off, punched down to long on for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Naman Dhir, Outside off, steered behind point for a couple.

Naman Dhir walks in next at number 7, replacing his skipper, Hardik Pandya.

Dushmantha Chameera to Hardik Pandya, OUT! CAUGHT! DC keep chipping away with the wickets! Well, DC in the sense, Delhi Capitals and not Dushmantha Chameera. This is his first. On a length, outside off, again, no pace on offer, Hardik Pandya backs away and looks to hit this over cover, probably, but is too early into the shot. Ends up slicing the ball in the air and it goes straight to backward point, where Mukesh Kumar gobbles it. Hardik departs for 3 (6) and Mumbai Indians are 123/5 after 16.3 overs. They were 113/3 at one stage.

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, Very full, outside off, Suryakumar opens the face of his bat and guides it behind point for a single. Moves to 40 (30).

Dushmantha Chameera to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Poor delivery. Attempted slower delivery, but just too much width. On a length, wide outside off, Suryakumar Yadav waits for the ball to arrive and dabs it between short third and backward point for a boundary.

For MI, Suryakumar Yadav has been a floater in the IPL over the years. However, in due course of time, he has made the middle order his home, averaging 42.7 and striking at 159, as opposed to 34.9 and 147 in the top order. Dushmantha Chameera is back on. 2-0-25-0 so far.

Kuldeep Yadav to Hardik Pandya, A googly to end, the skipper dabs it towards short third. Excellent spell of bowling from Kuldeep Yadav as well. 4-0-22-1.

Kuldeep Yadav to Suryakumar Yadav, Very full again, outside off, Suryakumar gets down and drags the sweep through mid-wicket, for another single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Hardik Pandya, Very full, on middle, Pandya gets down and riskily dabs it towards short fine leg for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Suryakumar Yadav, Very full, around off, Suryakumar Yadav hammers this down to long on for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Hardik Pandya, A touch short, outside off, Hardik punches it through the covers for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Hardik Pandya, Floated, around off, Hardik Pandya offers a solid front foot defense.

Kuldeep time? Indeed. 3-0-18-1 so far. Change of ends for him. The end where the ball has turned a bit more. Seems a bit drier.

Mukesh Kumar to Hardik Pandya, Around off, pushed towards point for a single to get off the mark. 6 runs and a wicket from the over, Mukesh Kumar's bowling figures read 3-0-21-2.

Skipper Hardik Pandya walks in next at number 6, replacing Tilak Varma.

Mukesh Kumar to Tilak Varma, OUT! CAUGHT! The pressure was building and Tilak Varma falls to that pressure. A slower ball, into the pitch from leg stump, angling away, Tilak looks to pull it away but has to reach out for the ball. Ends up dragging his shot and hence, cannot find much elevation. Hits it flat and straight to Sameer Rizvi at long on who comes running in and completes the formalities. The 55-run stand has been broken and possibly, could be a blessing in disguise for the home side. Tilak Varma departs for 27 (27) and Mumbai Indians are 113/4 after 14.5 overs. Second scalp for Mukesh tonight.

Mukesh Kumar to Suryakumar Yadav, Wide outside off, Yadav walks down the track and takes it on the full, reaching out and steering the ball behind point for a run.

Mukesh Kumar to Suryakumar Yadav, Huge shout for LBW! Turned down! Was there bat? Delhi Capitals take the review. If no bat, this looked very close. It was a very full ball, around off and outside, Suryakumar Yadav looked to play the paddle scoop but missed the ball, getting hit on the pads. What does UltraEdge say? Well, no bat says the third umpire. And Ball Tracking shows the IMPACT TO BE OUTSIDE OFF! Dear me, what a fantastic decision by the on-field umpire. That just looked stone dead to the naked eye. Review lost for DC, 1 left in this innings.

Mukesh Kumar to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller, outside off, Suryakumar gets down to play the sweep but does so a bit early and misses.

Mukesh Kumar to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! BLUDGEONED! He is teeing off now. Fractionally short, around off, but that is enough for Suryakumar Yadav. Picks the length quickly and with wonderful use of the bottom hand, pulls the ball over mid-wicket for a boundary! Moves to 32 (23) with his third four.

Mukesh Kumar returns. 2-0-15-1 so far.

Mustafizur Rahman to Suryakumar Yadav, 50-STAND IS UP, IN 44 BALLS! Time to up the ante now. Around off, Yadav pushes it towards cover-point for a run.