NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stormed into the IPL playoffs with a commanding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. The emphatic victory not only secured MI the final berth in the playoffs but also eliminated Delhi Capitals from the competition.Batting first after being sent in, the Hardik Pandya-led side posted a solid 180 for 5, thanks largely to a blazing 73 off 43 balls from Suryakumar Yadav. Contributions from Ryan Rickelton (25), Will Jacks (21), Tilak Varma (27), and a handy 24* from Naman Dhir bolstered the innings on a pitch that offered assistance to bowlers.
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In response, Delhi Capitals faltered under pressure, collapsing to 121 all out in 18.2 overs. Sameer Rizvi was the lone warrior for DC, top-scoring with 39 off 35 deliveries.As the curtains came down on Delhi Capitals’ campaign, a heartwarming moment between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul captured fans’ attention. The two Indian stalwarts shared a warm exchange at the end of the match, with the clip quickly going viral and earning admiration across social media.KL Rahul has scored 504 runs from 12 matches at an impressive average of 56, including a century and three fifties.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings had already sealed their playoff berths. Delhi Capitals, who had started their campaign with four consecutive wins, created an unwanted record by becoming the first team in IPL history to miss out on the playoffs after such a start.
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