Karun Nair broke his first half-century IPL in seven years, taking Jasprit Bumrah to the cleaners in the process, while Delhi Capitals (DC) aimed to continue 206 against the Mumbai Indians (Mi). Brought as an impact player and playing his first game of the season, Karun slammed his fifty in just 22 bullets. He struck two bumrah limits in the first of the latter, before beating him for two six and 18 points in his second. The Nair sleeves propelled DC to 72 in the only power game.
Nair had been in excellent form for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, and seems to have translated his form in the largest T20 league in the world.
His incredible blow sent social media to a frenzy.
What story Karun Nair makes a statement.
Continuing its domestic form #Dcvmi https://t.co/w6olxj8uf pic.twitter.com/ioz8lxfwt8
– Adityya (@nameisadithya_) April 13, 2025
Karun Nair shows everyone why playing domestic cricket and the current form is so important
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) April 13, 2025
“Save for a moment to greet Karun Nair. Shouldn’t we recognize his hard work and his relentless dedication?” #Karunnair | #Dcvmipic.twitter.com/onsbl8uwjx https://t.co/0e5hhlduu
– Harsh 17 (@ harsh03443) April 13, 2025
The way Karun Nair has returned to this situation is exceptional.
What a player. Taiing Bumrah as a Gully cricket launcher #Karunnair #Dcvsmi pic.twitter.com/e7rfhbstyz– (@naneyidupakka) April 13, 2025
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025: Mi post 205/5
The half-century of Tilak Varma and the powerful sleeves of Surya Kumar Yadav and Naman Dhir propelled the Mumbai Indian (Mi) to display 205/5 in their 20 Overs against Delhi Capitals (DC).
Captain of Delhi Capitals, Axar Patel, won the draw and chose to play against the Indians of Mumbai in the current edition of the Premier Indian League (IPL) 2025 Sunday.
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opened the sleeves for Mi, the two quisters of DC counpel-attacked to the strikers, marking 45/0 in just four Overs Ryan Rickelton 27 (15) and Rohit Sharma 17 (9). Vipraj Nigam withdrew Rohit Sharma in the 5th for 18 (12), the dry season of Rohit IPL continues, and Surya Kumar Yadav joined Ryan Rickelton in the middle.
Sky started her sleeves in style by hitting the first ball for a six-of-one leg above. The veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav cleaned Ryan Rickelton in 8th for 41 (25), including five four and two. Tilak Varma joined Surya in the middle.
Surya and Tilak took their time in the middle and shot the strike at regular intervals, due to a good power game, the Mi strikers played a risk -free cricket in the middle of the Overs.
Tilak and Surya faced Mohit Sharma during his first on the knock for 14 points, followed by a six on the first ball of the next by Surya. The duo added 50 points in 29 Surya balls being the attacker. The two strikers made 17 points in the 3rd of Vipraj, where a Tilak Varma intake also fell in depth in mid-man by Tristan Stubbs.
Kuldeep Yadav showed her experience by removing Surya Kumar Yadav in the 14th for 40 (28), her sleeves included five ovens and two six. Mi skipper Hardy Pandya joined Tilak in the middle.
Vipraj Nigam took another dream window when he withdrew Hhelik Pandya during his last for 2 (4), MI has a hard time doing partnerships throughout this IPL season. Naman Dhir joined Tilak. After 15 Overs Mi displayed 146/4 Tilak Varma 38 * (19) and Naman Dir 1 (2).
Tilak Varma raised his second fifty on the trot in the 17th, he took 26 balls to reach the feat. DC showed a shine on the ground, Axar Patel saved a six in the 18th in Long-on.
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