In a match filled with comebacks and fireworks, Karun Nair etched his name into the Delhi Capitals record books, becoming only the third player in IPL history to score 50-plus runs in the powerplay (overs 1-6) for the franchise.
Facing Mumbai Indians on April 13, 2025, Nair brought up a stunning fifty off just 22 balls, hammering the bowlers with intent and precision. The landmark moment came on the final ball of the sixth over, as he flicked Jasprit Bumrah for two runs to complete his half-century — his first in the IPL since 2018.
With this, he now stands alongside Jake Fraser-McGurk, who twice achieved the feat during IPL 2024:
- 78 (24) vs MI, 2024
- 50 (20) vs RR, 2024
Nair’s name now adds depth to this exclusive list, highlighting his fearless approach on return and underlining his potential as a game-changer at the top of the order. His knock set the perfect foundation for Delhi Capitals and capped off a long-awaited return after over 1000 days away from the IPL.
With just three names ever achieving this for DC, Karun Nair’s inclusion speaks volumes — not just of his intent, but of his hunger to prove that class is permanent, and comebacks are worth the wait.
