Mumbai Indians secured the final playoff spot in IPL 2025 with a dominant 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 73 and Naman Dhir's quickfire 24 propelled MI to a formidable total, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner dismantled DC's batting lineup. DC's batting order collapsed, resulting in a disappointing end to their playoff aspirations.
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