Impressive 89 off 40 balls of Karun Nair marked an excellent IPL comeback, though Delhi Capitals lost to Mumbai Indians. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya and 59 runs of Tilak Varma, Mumbai Indians secured a 12-run win against Delhi Capitals, despite Karun Nair’s brave attempt in chasing down the 206-run target.
Karun Nair marked his return to the Indian Premier League after a three years with a amazing 89 runs off 40 balls in the match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Mumbai Indians won the match against Delhi Capitals by 12 runs, with pivotal 3-36 bowling spell of Karn Sharma at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Impressive comeback innings of Karun Nair included 12 fours and 5 sixes, choosing bowlers of Mumbai Indians Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Hardik Pandya. Karun Nair X post from year 2022 which was telling “Dear cricket, give me one more chance” went viral following his performance.
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Chasing the target of 206 for win, Delhi Capitals appeared comfortable at 135-2 when Nair was out. Delhi Capitals’s collapse followed, leading to their eventual score of 193 all out at their home ground, Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.
“Winning is always special,” told Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. “Especially in games like this. You have to keep fighting and it means a lot.”
After four consecutive victories, Delhi Capitals suffered their first defeat, while Mumbai Indians secured only their second win in six matches of IPL 2025 season. This match concluded dramatically with three run-outs in the final three balls of the second last over of the match.
Hardik Pandya told “I always believe fielding is something which can change the game upside down,”. We were switched on, didn’t give up and they got the chances and converted.Amazing.”
When Delhi Capitals were 0/1 , Nair,33, entered as an impact substitute. His half-century, his first in IPL after seven years, came off 22 balls during a 119-run partnership with Abhishek Porel. Tilak Varma’s 59 and Naman Dhir’s unbeaten 38, supporting the MI to reach 205-5.
