Mumbai Indians secured the final playoff spot in IPL 2025 with a dominant 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 73 and Naman Dhir’s quickfire 24 propelled MI to a formidable total, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner dismantled DC’s batting lineup. DC’s batting order collapsed, resulting in a disappointing end to their playoff aspirations.
Mumbai Indians secured the final IPL playoff spot, defeating Delhi Capitals in a crucial match. They join Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings in the knockouts, marking their 11th playoff appearance. With this victory, MI reached 16 points, eliminating DC from contention, while the battle for the top-two positions intensifies among GT, RCB, and PBKS.
Sumit Nagal faced a setback, exiting the French Open qualifiers in the second round after a loss to Jurij Rodionov, marking his first Grand Slam main draw miss this year. Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway also experienced an early defeat at the Geneva Open, losing to Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner despite their recent runner-up finish in Bordeaux.
Klaus Bartonietz, Neeraj Chopra’s coach, has strongly criticized Shivpal Singh after his second doping offense, labeling his actions as “stupid” and a betrayal of his family’s javelin legacy and the nation. Bartonietz expressed disappointment that Shivpal didn’t trust the natural training process. He also revealed past disciplinary issues with Shivpal during their training period.
Ben Stokes acknowledges India’s formidable batting depth despite the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the five-Test series. Stokes highlighted Kohli’s fighting spirit and competitiveness, noting his signature cover drive. He anticipates a challenging summer and expresses excitement about his return from injury, emphasizing the hard work put into his recovery.
Kuldeep Yadav achieved a significant milestone, becoming the 28th bowler and 11th spinner to claim 100 IPL wickets during the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. He reached this feat by dismissing Ryan Rickelton, who was caught by Madhav Tiwari. Among spinners, Kuldeep reached the milestone in 97 matches.
England Test captain Ben Stokes expressed his disappointment that Virat Kohli won’t be participating in the upcoming Test series between India and England. Stokes acknowledged Kohli’s fighting spirit, competitiveness, and desire to win, highlighting his significant impact on the Indian team. Despite Kohli’s absence, Stokes recognizes India’s incredible batting depth and warns against underestimating them.
Delhi Capitals faced a significant blow as captain Axar Patel was sidelined due to illness for their crucial match against Mumbai Indians. Faf du Plessis stepped in to lead the team, who won the toss and chose to field at Wankhede Stadium.
Jofra Archer is sidelined from the upcoming ODI series against West Indies due to a right thumb injury, with Luke Wood stepping in as his replacement. The ECB’s medical team will reassess Archer’s condition over the next two weeks to determine his return timeline. This setback follows Archer’s recent participation in the IPL, where he played for Rajasthan Royals.
James Hopes credits Ricky Ponting’s relaxed environment and Shreyas Iyer’s tactical captaincy for Punjab Kings’ playoff success after 11 years. Hopes praises Arshdeep Singh’s coachability and believes both Iyer and Singh deserve spots in the Indian squad for the England tour. He also highlights the team’s focus on making impactful moments rather than dwelling on high scores.