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Mumbai crush Delhi by 59 runs, clinch playoff spot

Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs to become the fourth team to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, May 22: Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs to become the fourth team to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.


Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings had already sealed their playoff spots. In Wednesday's match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai batted first after losing the toss and posted 180 for five, powered by a half-century from Suryakumar Yadav.


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Mumbai's bowlers then dismantled Delhi's batting lineup, bowling them out for just 121 runs in 18.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner picked up three wickets each, while Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, and Karn Sharma took one wicket apiece.


With this win, Mumbai secured a direct entry into the playoffs. Both teams, however, still have one league match remaining. Delhi Capitals will face Punjab Kings on Saturday, May 24, and Mumbai Indians will meet Punjab Kings on Monday, May 26.


Jaipur will host both matches.


 

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