In one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered their first defeat of IPL 2025 as Mumbai Indians (MI) pulled off a stunning 12-run win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, April 13. The loss not only ended DC’s unbeaten run but also lifted MI to their second win of the campaign, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Chasing a stiff target of 206, DC were in firm control at 113/1 at the halfway stage, thanks to Karun Nair’s sensational 22-ball fifty. But the game turned dramatically after Nair was dismissed by Mitchell Santner for 89, triggering a collapse. What followed was sheer chaos — three back-to-back run-outs in the final over by Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp bowling and MI’s alert fielding sealed the game.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.081 |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.899 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.672 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.162 |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +0.803 |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.065 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +0.104 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.838 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1.245 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.554 |
The final over saw Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohit Sharma all being run out, reflecting the sheer panic in the DC camp. The ball change due to dew at the end of the 13th over also played a crucial role, as the newer, drier ball gripped more and made strokeplay difficult for incoming batters.
Spare a thought for Karun Nair, who looked distraught after being dismissed in what was shaping up to be a fairytale comeback. His knock had set the platform for DC, but the team’s collapse handed Mumbai the opening they needed.
With this result, DC stay second on the points table with 8 points from 5 games, while MI climb to 7th with 4 points. Chennai Super Kings remain at the bottom with just 1 win in 6 matches.
