MI Pull Off a Miraculous Win as DC Collapse in Penultimate Over | IPL 2025 Thriller
MI Pull Off a Miraculous Win as DC Collapse in Penultimate Over | IPL 2025 Thriller
What a match! The Delhi Capitals' unbeaten run in IPL 2025 came to a shocking end at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, as the Mumbai Indians snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a dramatic 12-run win — punctuated by a hat-trick of run-outs that left fans and players stunned.
Karun Nair’s Comeback Masterclass
After years out of the IPL spotlight, Karun Nair returned in style, blasting a phenomenal 89 off 40 balls — his first fifty since 2018. Coming in after a first-ball duck by Fraser-McGurk, Nair anchored DC's chase of 206 with confidence and flair, especially dismantling Jasprit Bumrah in the powerplay.
But despite his heroics, Delhi couldn’t cross the line.
Karn Sharma & Mitchell Santner Turn the Game
Mumbai’s Impact Player Karn Sharma (3/36) and left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner were instrumental in shifting momentum. They engineered a middle-order collapse that saw DC go from a dominant position to free-fall mode.
After Nair’s dismissal by Santner's sharp turner, the floodgates opened.
The Run-Out Meltdown
With just 23 needed off the last 12 balls and Ashutosh Sharma finding the boundary, it seemed Delhi still had a chance. But chaos struck — three run-outs in three balls ended the game in stunning fashion:
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Ashutosh Sharma was run out going for a desperate second.
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Kuldeep Yadav followed off the very next delivery.
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Then Mohit Sharma became the third victim as Santner’s throw sealed it.
A hat-trick of run-outs — a rare occurrence and the first of its kind in IPL history — became the defining moment of the match.
Tilak Varma Finally Tastes Victory
Earlier, Tilak Varma's composed 59 off 43 balls helped MI reach 205/5. It marked his first IPL half-century in a winning cause after seven previous fifties ended in losses. Naman Dhir's late fireworks (38 off 17) ensured a strong finish.
What This Means for IPL 2025
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Delhi Capitals: Their flawless start comes to an end. They now face pressure to regain momentum.
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Mumbai Indians: Only their second win in six matches, but one that could kick-start their campaign.
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Karun Nair: A new hope for DC’s middle-order — if this form continues, DC could bounce back strong.
Key Stats from the Match
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2520 days: Gap between Karun Nair’s IPL fifties (2018 to 2025) — a new league record.
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15-0: MI’s unbeaten record defending 200+ scores in IPL.
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3 in 3: First ever instance of 3 consecutive run-outs in IPL history.
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