Mumbai Indians sealed their playoff spot with a 59-run win over Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav was the star, scoring 73 runs off 43 balls. He hit 4 sixes and 7 fours, helping his team post a total of 180. After the match, Suryakumar dedicated his Player of the Match award to his wife, Devisha Shetty.
The pitch had slowed down due to rain, making the total a tough ask for Delhi. They were bowled out for 121, handing Mumbai a comfortable victory. Suryakumar’s knock was crucial, and he’s now the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 583 runs from 13 innings.
A Special Dedication
Suryakumar talked about his wife’s influence on his game. “She told me a story today,” he said. “I’ve won all the awards except the Player of the Match. This one’s special, and I want to dedicate it to her.” The Mumbai Indians will play their final league match against Punjab Kings on May 26.
Twitter Reaction
Ever seen a post-match interview like this? ☂😉
P.S. – A special shoutout by @surya_14kumar for his POTM award 🫶💙#TATAIPL | #MIvDC | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/BaVjhGSkix
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 21, 2025
Suryakumar is now close to claiming the Orange Cap, currently held by Sai Sudarshan, who’s just 34 runs ahead. The Mumbai Indians will look to finish the league stage on a high note before heading into the playoffs.