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India.com
22-05-2025
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WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav's special gesture, holds umbrella for Harsha Bhogle as rain disrupts presentation ceremony
Suryakumar Yadav shares umbrella with Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians secured the final IPL 2025 playoff spot with a decisive victory against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, May 21. Suryakumar Yadav's match-winning 73 runs off 44 balls earned him the player of the match award. Following the game, he showed a kind gesture towards interviewer Harsha Bhogle. During a rain-soaked IPL 2025 match at the Wankhede Stadium, Suryakumar Yadav shared his umbrella with commentator Harsha Bhogle before receiving his long-awaited award after 13 games. The interview commenced immediately after the presentation. Ever seen a post-match interview like this? ☂ P.S. – A special shoutout by @surya_14kumar for his POTM award #TATAIPL | #MIvDC | @mipaltan — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 21, 2025 Suryakumar Yadav's impressive 73 runs off 44 balls, featuring powerful shots, propelled Mumbai to victory after they were struggling at 132/5 in the 18th over. His crucial 57-run partnership with Naman Dhir in the final two overs, which included 48 runs, secured him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. 'Was important for a single batter to bat till the end,' he said. '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.' Mumbai Indians secured their 11th IPL playoff berth, a record for the tournament, defeating Delhi Capitals by 59 runs. Delhi, needing a victory to maintain their playoff hopes, were bowled out for 121 after struggling from the outset. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner were particularly effective for Mumbai, each taking three wickets. The post-match scene, as players and supporters sought cover beneath umbrellas as the rain started, became a memorable moment for spectators despite the thrilling game that had many noteworthy incidents. The game was played in fair weather because the rain that was expected later didn't come until after the game was over. On May 26, the Mumbai Indians will play the Punjab Kings in their last league game in Jaipur with the goal of finishing in the top two. The Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings have all guaranteed playoff spots.
India Today
21-05-2025
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- India Today
MI vs DC: Suryakumar Yadav finds joy in long-awaited rescue act, smashes 43-ball 73
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav relished the hard grind during his 43-ball 73 on a challenging surface at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai Indians' crucial IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, 21 May. Suryakumar held the innings together and maintained his composure even as DC's bowlers made scoring difficult during the middle overs. | MI vs DC, IPL 2025 Coverage |Mumbai Indians posted 180 in their 20 overs, with a remarkable 48 runs coming in the final two overs. Suryakumar was on 35 off 28 deliveries at the end of the 16th over, but launched a late assault in the death overs. He took Dushmantha Chameera apart in the final over, smashing 21 runs, including two sixes and two maturity and patience, Suryakumar waited for the right moment to accelerate, taking the game deep and providing the side with vital momentum at the death. He and Tilak Varma put on a 55-run stand after MI lost wickets at regular intervals in the first seven overs. While Tilak contributed a run-a-ball 27, Naman Dhir provided the perfect finishing touch, blasting 24 off just 8 at the mid-innings break after registering his highest score of the season — and his fourth fifty — Suryakumar said he felt a deep sense of satisfaction having executed the 'waiting game' to perfection."Absolutely," he replied when asked if he was proud of his What pressure? Suryakumar Yadav cruises to fifty in styleWatch the LIVE Action #MIvDC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 21, 2025"This is one knock I had been waiting for — a difficult situation, batting right through to the end," he added, noting that MI had reached an above-par total on a pitch where the ball wasn't coming onto the bat has been the pillar of Mumbai Indians' resurgence in the second half of IPL 2025. The experienced batter has scored 25 or more in each of his 13 innings this season, underlining a new level of consistency."We wanted to take it deep — that was something we discussed during our practice sessions. We planned for it and batted accordingly. Waiting gives you a lot of fruits in life, and it felt good inside," he Indians, who had won just one of their first five matches, have now staged a dramatic turnaround and are firmly in contention for a place in the updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India.com
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
MI vs DC, IPL 2025: Will Rain Play Spoilsport At Wankhede Stadium? Heres Latest Weather Update
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 63rd match of the IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, May 21. There is a huge possibility of a washout in the key MI vs DC clash as rain threat looms large in the Western city of Mumbai. The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a yellow alert (the second of four levels) for Mumbai for the next four days. Notably, if Mumbai Indians win against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, they are through to the playoffs. On the other hand, if DC win, neither team is through, and the playoffs qualification will go down to their final league games. In case of a washout, the teams will split points, taking MI to 15 and DC to 14 ahead of their final matches. Both Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, who are fighting for the last playoff berth, will play their last game against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Three teams - Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings - have already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Here's The Latest Weather Update MI vs DC Clash? There was a rain threat for the MI vs DC match but there are promising pictures on social media about the weather around Wankhede Stadium. As of Wednesday evening, the weather is holding nicely and looks like it won't rain threateningly tonight. Update from outside Wankhede Its bright and sunny. No clouds or rain at all MI fans must pray that it stays like this till 11:30 pm today #IPL2025 #MIvDC — Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) May 21, 2025 Weather Impact On IPL 2025 After Resumption Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI "relocated" the May 23 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow because of "unfavourable weather conditions" in Bengaluru. The board also changed the venues for (IPL) 2025 playoffs keeping in mind the weather conditions. Notably, Hyderabad and Kolkata were initially supposed to host the last four games before the one week suspension of the tournament. Now, the Playoffs and Final will be held at New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
