WATCH: Hardik Pandya blows a flying kiss to Rohit Sharma for his strategic masterstroke during DC vs MI clash in IPL 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) edged out the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 12 runs, handing DC their first defeat of the IPL 2025 season. MI posted a formidable 205/5, thanks to Tilak Varma‘s brisk 59 and valuable contributions from Ryan Rickelton (41), Suryakumar Yadav (40), and Naman Dhir (38*). In response, DC’s Karun Nair dazzled with an 89-run knock, but a dramatic collapse, including a hat-trick of run-outs in the penultimate over, saw them fall short at 193 all out. ​

Hardik Pandya comes up a flying kiss to Rohit Sharma​

A standout moment in the match was the strategic brilliance displayed by MI’s leadership duo. After DC’s Tristan Stubbs began to accelerate the scoring, Rohit Sharma suggested introducing spinner Karn Sharma into the attack. The move paid immediate dividends as Karn dismissed Stubbs with his third delivery. In a gesture that captured the camaraderie and mutual respect between the two, Hardik Pandya blew a flying kiss towards Rohit, acknowledging the successful tactical advice. The light-hearted moment was widely shared on social media, highlighting the positive dynamics within the MI camp.

Here’s the video:

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Mumbai Indians moves up in the IPL 2025 points table

This victory marked MI’s second win in six matches, moving them to seventh place in the points table. The team has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their batting lineup, but has struggled with consistency. The recent win against a strong DC side could serve as a turning point, boosting their confidence as they aim to climb the standings and secure a playoff spot. ​

As the tournament progresses, MI will look to build on this momentum, relying on the experience of players like Rohit and the leadership of Pandya to navigate the challenges ahead.

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