Mumbai Indians Secure IPL 2025 Playoffs, Eliminate Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians secured the fourth and final playoff spot in IPL 2025 with a commanding 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 73 off 43 balls, supported by Naman Dhir's late cameo, anchored Mumbai's total of 180/6, while bowlers Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah dismantled Delhi's batting lineup, restricting them to 121 all out. Delhi Capitals, missing key player Axar Patel, suffered an early top-order collapse, failing to recover despite Sameer Rizvi's 39 runs, thus ending their playoff hopes despite a strong start to the season. Mumbai Indians, after a slow start, have now won six consecutive matches and have a chance to finish in the top two if results go their way in the final rounds against Punjab Kings. The victory marks Mumbai's 11th playoff appearance, highlighting a remarkable turnaround under Hardik Pandya's leadership. Coaches and analysts noted Mumbai’s resilience and Delhi’s inability to close out games as key factors in the season's outcome.