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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 21, 2025, 23:56:13 IST
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MI vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians win by 59 runs; Qualify for playoffs
MI vs DC Live Score, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians stormed into the IPL playoffs with a commanding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Powered by a gritty unbeaten 73 from Suryakumar Yadav and a fiery late cameo by Naman Dhir (24 off 8), MI posted 180/5 on a sluggish surface.
In reply, Delhi Capitals crumbled under pressure, bundled out for 121. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner starred with the ball, picking up three wickets apiece to dismantle the DC batting line-up. Only Sameer Rizvi (39) showed some resistance for the visitors.
The win not only capped a dominant all-round performance for Mumbai but also ensured their qualification for the playoffs with a game to spare.
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In reply, Delhi Capitals crumbled under pressure, bundled out for 121. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner starred with the ball, picking up three wickets apiece to dismantle the DC batting line-up. Only Sameer Rizvi (39) showed some resistance for the visitors.
The win not only capped a dominant all-round performance for Mumbai but also ensured their qualification for the playoffs with a game to spare.
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19:08 (IST) May 21
IMPACT OPTIONS FOR MI - Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa and Satyanarayana Raju.
19:08 (IST) May 21
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK) (OVERSEAS), Will Jacks (OVERSEAS), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner (OVERSEAS) (IN FOR CORBIN BOSCH), Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah.
18:48 (IST) May 21
Today IPL Match Live: Final shot at redemption
Mumbai’s season hangs by a thread as they face Delhi Capitals in their last league game. A big win is a must, but even that might not be enough.
The real villain? The Wankhede weather.
Hardik Pandya’s men need the skies to stay clear and the scoreboard to stay fast.
As the rain looms, so does MI’s uncertain fate. Nail-biter or washout?
The real villain? The Wankhede weather.
Hardik Pandya’s men need the skies to stay clear and the scoreboard to stay fast.
As the rain looms, so does MI’s uncertain fate. Nail-biter or washout?
18:42 (IST) May 21
IPL Live Score: One season, one game, one shot – IPL at its best
This is why we love the IPL. After weeks of matches, rain delays, heartbreaks and heroics, it all comes down to one evening in Mumbai.
MI vs DC. Stars on both sides, rain on the radar, playoffs on the line.
It’s cricket, it’s theatre, it’s sport at its most unpredictable. Buckle up, fans – tonight could be legendary.
MI vs DC. Stars on both sides, rain on the radar, playoffs on the line.
It’s cricket, it’s theatre, it’s sport at its most unpredictable. Buckle up, fans – tonight could be legendary.
18:40 (IST) May 21
MI vs DC Live Score: Delhi’s seven opening pairs and counting
If there’s one stat that sums up DC’s 2025 rollercoaster, it’s this: seven different opening combinations.
The instability up top has bled into the season. An average stand of just 19.83 makes for grim reading.
Tonight, they need one pair to click. One partnership to anchor hope. Will Rahul and Faf finally deliver a platform?
The instability up top has bled into the season. An average stand of just 19.83 makes for grim reading.
Tonight, they need one pair to click. One partnership to anchor hope. Will Rahul and Faf finally deliver a platform?
18:36 (IST) May 21
MI vs DC Live: From Rickelton to Bumrah, MI’s engine is well-oiled
Mumbai’s XI tonight reads like a war-ready squad: Rickelton’s flair, SKY’s fire, Pandya’s power, Boult’s bounce, and Bumrah’s brilliance. And let’s not forget Karn’s guile. With no injury concerns and a winning core, MI look more settled than ever. Delhi’s inconsistent batting and fragile bowling might just be outclassed unless a miracle intervenes.
18:32 (IST) May 21
IPL Live: Dead rubbers or dream chasers – tonight decides it all
A Mumbai win tonight doesn’t just end Delhi’s campaign, it turns the rest of the league into exhibition matches.
That's the scale of the clash. Punjab, RCB and GT have punched their tickets. MI want to be the fourth.
One win away from cruising into playoffs. DC? They’ll need more than numbers , they’ll need belief.
That's the scale of the clash. Punjab, RCB and GT have punched their tickets. MI want to be the fourth.
One win away from cruising into playoffs. DC? They’ll need more than numbers , they’ll need belief.
18:27 (IST) May 21
Today IPL Match Live: Suryakumar & Rohit – the twin threats
With 810 runs between them this season, Surya and Rohit have powered MI’s late surge. And against Delhi, they’ve got a point to prove, especially if Axar Patel doesn’t get enough overs.
The two batters are in ominous touch, striking at will. If they get going, Delhi’s bowlers may need more than rain to stop them.
The two batters are in ominous touch, striking at will. If they get going, Delhi’s bowlers may need more than rain to stop them.
18:18 (IST) May 21
IPL Live Score: KL Rahul at Wankhede: A love story in numbers
634 runs in 12 innings. An average of 63. Two tons and five fifties. KL Rahul’s record at Wankhede reads like a love letter to the venue.
If Delhi Capitals are to dream tonight, he is the key. But even he will know – form, like Mumbai traffic, can hit at the wrong time. Will the Wankhede magic work once more?
If Delhi Capitals are to dream tonight, he is the key. But even he will know – form, like Mumbai traffic, can hit at the wrong time. Will the Wankhede magic work once more?
17:26 (IST) May 21
MI vs DC Live Score: Mumbai’s destiny, Delhi’s desperation
Mumbai Indians are in a sweet spot. Win tonight and the playoff door slams shut for everyone else. Lose, and chaos breaks loose.
Delhi, meanwhile, are hanging by a thread, relying on KL Rahul’s bat and the weather gods’ mercy. Every over, every wicket, every misfield could swing a season.
It’s not just a match – it’s judgement day in blue.
Delhi, meanwhile, are hanging by a thread, relying on KL Rahul’s bat and the weather gods’ mercy. Every over, every wicket, every misfield could swing a season.
It’s not just a match – it’s judgement day in blue.
16:38 (IST) May 21
MI vs DC Live: Starc-less and scarred, Delhi look for one last roar
Mitchell Starc’s absence looms large for DC. At Wankhede, his pace and swing would’ve been gold.
Instead, Delhi must trust Mustafizur, Chameera, and a prayer. Their form has dipped alarmingly, two wins in the last eight and the top-order looks wobbly.
But cricket loves an underdog, and tonight, DC are as underdog as it gets.
Instead, Delhi must trust Mustafizur, Chameera, and a prayer. Their form has dipped alarmingly, two wins in the last eight and the top-order looks wobbly.
But cricket loves an underdog, and tonight, DC are as underdog as it gets.
16:37 (IST) May 21
Today IPL Match Live: Mahela’s calm, Munaf’s concerned
Mahela Jayawardene believes MI’s destiny is in their hands. Munaf Patel admits DC feel the pressure.
The tone from both camps couldn’t be more different, and that contrast may just define the contest.
While MI aim for control, Delhi must embrace chaos.A season's worth of hopes ride on 40 overs (or less, if rain has a say). Pressure? That’s an understatement.
The tone from both camps couldn’t be more different, and that contrast may just define the contest.
While MI aim for control, Delhi must embrace chaos.A season's worth of hopes ride on 40 overs (or less, if rain has a say). Pressure? That’s an understatement.
16:36 (IST) May 21
IPL Live: Raindrops, runs, and redemption!
An 85% chance of rain threatens to gatecrash the MI vs DC party tonight. But don’t let the drizzle fool you, this is a fiery do-or-die for both teams.
Mumbai want to shut the door on playoff permutations, while Delhi desperately seek the key to sneak in.
Add Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) into the mix and we’ve got a suspense thriller in the making. Cricket meets chaos, bring it on!
Mumbai want to shut the door on playoff permutations, while Delhi desperately seek the key to sneak in.
Add Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) into the mix and we’ve got a suspense thriller in the making. Cricket meets chaos, bring it on!
16:34 (IST) May 21
IPL Live Score: It’s not just cricket, it’s Mumbai vs Delhi
Forget the table, forget the rain, forget the DLS. When Mumbai and Delhi square off, there’s more at stake than just points, it’s city pride.
From street food rivalries to who owns the crown of India’s coolest city, this face-off runs deep.
Tonight, it all spills over into Wankhede. MI hold the edge, but don’t count out a wounded DC side with nothing to lose.
From street food rivalries to who owns the crown of India’s coolest city, this face-off runs deep.
Tonight, it all spills over into Wankhede. MI hold the edge, but don’t count out a wounded DC side with nothing to lose.
16:33 (IST) May 21
MI vs DC Live Score: When the city of dreams meets the Capital of chaos
Wankhede will come alive tonight as Mumbai Indians lock horns with Delhi Capitals in a clash that has more drama than a Bollywood climax.
The last playoff spot is up for grabs, and only one can keep their hopes alive. MI are looking to seal the deal, while DC are clinging on to mathematical equations.
Rain might have the final say, but the anticipation is already pouring. Grab your popcorn this one's bigger than just cricket.
The last playoff spot is up for grabs, and only one can keep their hopes alive. MI are looking to seal the deal, while DC are clinging on to mathematical equations.
Rain might have the final say, but the anticipation is already pouring. Grab your popcorn this one's bigger than just cricket.
MI vs DC Live Score, IPL 2025: A pulsating clash awaits cricket fans as Mumbai Indians host Delhi Capitals in what could be a season-defining fixture at the Wankhede Stadium on May 21. With Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru having sealed playoff berths, the final spot is still up for grabs and only a god’s-eye view could predict how this drama unfolds.
Mumbai, the five-time champions, have a chance to wrap things up if they beat Delhi and move into an unassailable position. However, weather looms large with an 85% chance of rain, raising the possibility of the DLS method coming into play.
Delhi, meanwhile, are fighting for survival. Missing their ace pacer Mitchell Starc and suffering a morale-shattering 10-wicket loss to Gujarat, their campaign hangs by a thread. Their batting has been inconsistent, while bowling lacks sting. KL Rahul remains their best hope, especially given his formidable record against MI and at the venue.
The fixture also carries the weight of history and city pride. Mumbai-Delhi encounters may not have a long IPL narrative, but the rivalry between the cities adds intrigue.
In essence, this game could either extend the suspense or turn the remaining matches into dead rubbers.
IPL Schedule 2025|IPL 2025 POINTS TABLE
Mumbai, the five-time champions, have a chance to wrap things up if they beat Delhi and move into an unassailable position. However, weather looms large with an 85% chance of rain, raising the possibility of the DLS method coming into play.
Delhi, meanwhile, are fighting for survival. Missing their ace pacer Mitchell Starc and suffering a morale-shattering 10-wicket loss to Gujarat, their campaign hangs by a thread. Their batting has been inconsistent, while bowling lacks sting. KL Rahul remains their best hope, especially given his formidable record against MI and at the venue.
The fixture also carries the weight of history and city pride. Mumbai-Delhi encounters may not have a long IPL narrative, but the rivalry between the cities adds intrigue.
In essence, this game could either extend the suspense or turn the remaining matches into dead rubbers.
IPL Schedule 2025|IPL 2025 POINTS TABLE
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