n an extraordinary finish at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, April 13, Mumbai Indians pulled off one of the most thrilling wins of IPL 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 12 runs, courtesy of a hat-trick of run-outs in the final over.
Chasing a challenging target of 206, Delhi Capitals needed 13 runs from the final over with three wickets in hand. Jasprit Bumrah, known for his nerves of steel, took the ball and set the tone for high drama.
1st Run-Out: Ashutosh Sharma – 18.4
Ashutosh Sharma had hit two consecutive fours off Bumrah and tried to steal a risky second run after flicking the ball to deep backward point. However, Bumrah’s presence on the pitch and a lightning-quick throw to keeper Rickelton had Ashutosh inches short despite a desperate dive. He was dismissed for 17 off 14 balls.
2nd Run-Out: Kuldeep Yadav – 18.5
New batter Kuldeep Yadav attempted to double up after placing the ball to wide long-on. The throw from the deep wasn’t perfect but Rickelton was quick to whip off the bails. Kuldeep, diving in, fell just short — another blow to DC, leaving them 9 down.
3rd Run-Out: Mohit Sharma – 18.6
On the very next delivery, Mohit Sharma tried to scamper back for a second after flicking the ball, but a sharp throw from Mitchell Santner caught him short. The third run-out in three deliveries stunned the crowd and sealed the match for Mumbai.
Final Summary:
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MI 205/5 (20 overs)
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DC 193 all out (19 overs)
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Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs
From a tense situation to a historic turnaround, Mumbai’s fielders held their nerve, while Jasprit Bumrah maintained pressure throughout. The hat-trick of run-outs will go down as one of the most iconic finishes in IPL history.
