IPL 2025: Who Said What in Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals, Match 63?

On Wednesday, May 21, the Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals by a commanding 59 runs in Match 63 of the 2025 IPL at the Wankhede Stadium. For the eleventh time in IPL history, this victory guaranteed them a spot in the playoffs.

Before Will Jacks (21 off 13) and Ryan Rickelton (25 off 18) were dismissed, Rohit Sharma was dismissed early for a run-a-ball five, leaving the home team at 80/3 halfway through their innings. Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir hammered the opposition in the last two overs, hitting 48 runs between them to finish undefeated at 73 off 43 and 24 off 8, respectively, while Tilak Varma completed his battle at the crease with a run-a-ball 27.

Faf du Plessis (six off seven), KL Rahul (11 off six), and Abishek Porel (six off nine) all fell inside the powerplay as DC lost crucial wickets early in the chase. DC’s aspirations were dashed when Mitchell Santner struck three times in his allotted four overs. For DC, Sameer Rizvi scored the most points (39 off 35). In the end, they were bowled out for 121 in 18.2 overs.

Talking Points

1. Tilak is never able to fly

There was just one four and as many sixes in Tilak’s 27 (27) hit. In the middle, he found it difficult to begin moving. Tilak struck at less than 130 after facing 25 or more balls in an innings for the third time this season.

2. Wankhede is illuminated by Suryakumar

Out of his first 20 deliveries, Suryakumar has only managed to score 21 runs. He began to pick up speed, though, and finished undefeated at 73 off just 43 to help MI reach a winning total.

3. The magic of Santner

Santner, who replaced Corbin Bosch, had a big impact on the opposition in the second inning. In his four-over quota, he took three wickets, which included 16 dot balls.

The 11th time MI has qualified for the playoffs

MI’s clinical finish guaranteed them a postseason berth for the eleventh time. They continued their incredible streak of finishing in the top four of the league with one game remaining with their eighth victory in the thirteenth game.

Who Said What?

Faf du Plessis (losing captain)

We were excellent today on the field. The guys showed great fight. The bowlers pitched up, obviously not the easiest pitch to bat on, probably made the bowlers’ job a little bit easier. Still, it’s a very strong batting lineup and I thought we were excellent and then let it slip in the last two overs. Momentum is a real thing in cricket, the way they counterpunched to get almost 50 in the last two overs, all the hardwork that we did for 17-18 overs, we lost that momentum. If you looked at the two teams before today’s fixture, it was a case of David and Goliath. I enjoy that because it gives guys the opportunity to really play together as a team. Credit to them, Rizvi today showed some signs, he’s got some talent there. When you’re playing against a powerful team like this, you need to be at your best all the time and unfortunately for 17-18 overs we were and then the last two overs we were pretty average. With the bat, we needed a good start on a surface like that and we didn’t get going at all. Sums up pretty much our season, we’ve been cold in either batting or bowling in the last six-seven games. To be in the top-four in the IPL, you can’t afford to do that.

Hardik Pandya (winning captain)

I can throw the ball whenever I want, they bring such control and perfection which makes my job very easy. We would’ve been very happy to get 160 but the way Naman and Surya finished it. Especially Naman, to come out and just hit on a dfficult track was outstanding.

Suryakumar Yadav (Player of the Match)

It’s been 13 games now. My wife told me a sweet story today. She said you’ve got all the awards except MoM. This award is special today. From team’s point of view the knock was important, and also this trophy is for her. She waits for such moments and we celebrate it obviously, looking forward to it. Was important for a single batter to bat till the end. We knew there was one over of 15-20 runs somewhere so we had to wait till the end. The way Naman came in and shared that energy with me was also a turning point.