• Tilak Varma’s explosive fifty and Karn Sharma’s clutch spell helped MI edge past DC in IPL 2025.

  • DC fell short by 12 runs against MI despite Karun Nair’s breathtaking knock of 89 runs.

Fans react as Karun Nair’s explosive knock goes in vain; Karn Sharma lead MI to a thrilling win over DC in IPL 2025
Fans go berserk as Karun Nair’s explosive knock goes in vain against Tilak Varma & Karn Sharma show during DC vs MI in IPL 2025 (Image source: X)

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In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash, Mumbai Indians (MI) edged past Delhi Capitals (DC) by 12 runs in Match 29 of the season, thanks to electrifying performances by Tilak Varma and Karn Sharma. After DC skipper Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl first, MI set a daunting total of 205/5, which proved just out of reach for the home side despite a heroic effort from Karun Nair.

Tilak Varma’s fireworks propel MI to a big score

MI’s batting innings was a rollercoaster of aggression and intent. Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25) and Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28) set the tone with a flurry of boundaries after the early loss of Rohit Sharma. But it was Tilak who stole the spotlight. Walking in at 75/2, the stylish southpaw unleashed an array of strokes, smashing 59 runs off just 33 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes. His timing and placement were impeccable, keeping the scoreboard ticking and pushing MI beyond the 200-mark.

Tilak’s 50 came off just 26 balls, and his partnership with Naman Dhir (38* off 17) ensured that MI finished strong. Dhir’s late assault, featuring a blistering strike rate of 223.52, gave Mumbai the perfect flourish, despite Patel’s decision to bowl first seeming fruitful in patches. Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) was the pick of the DC bowlers, but he lacked support as MI’s middle order fired on all cylinders.

Karn Sharma shuts DC’s door after Karun Nair’s classic knock

Chasing 206, Delhi Capitals had a horror start with Jake Fraser-McGurk falling for a golden duck. However, what followed was sheer brilliance from Nair. Introduced as an impact sub, Nair looked like a man on a mission, tearing into the MI bowling with a breathtaking 89 off just 40 balls. His innings, studded with 12 boundaries and 5 sixes, lifted DC to 150 within 14 overs, keeping hopes alive for a sensational chase.

But MI had an ace up their sleeve — Karn. Brought in as an impact player, Karn turned the tide with a game-changing spell of 3/36. His dismissals of Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, and Tristan Stubbs halted DC’s momentum and exposed their lower order. From a commanding 135/2, DC collapsed to 193 all out in 19 overs, losing their last 8 wickets for just 58 runs.

Mitchell Santner (2/43) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/44) chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, but it was Karn’s control and courage under pressure that sealed the deal for MI by 12 runs.

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