The Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 clash saw plenty of fireworks—on and off the pitch. While Karun Nair lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a sensational 89 off 40 balls, it was his intense on-field moment with Jasprit Bumrah that caught everyone’s attention. However, both players ended the evening with a hug, proving once again that the spirit of cricket is alive and well.
Bumrah and Nair Bury the Hatchet
The heat of competition gave way to sportsmanship after the match, as a video shared by Delhi Capitals’ official social media showed Bumrah and Nair chatting, shaking hands, and even sharing a warm hug. The moment followed a heated exchange that occurred during the sixth over, where Nair, in red-hot form, accidentally collided with Bumrah while running his second to reach a 22-ball fifty.
Though Bumrah was visibly upset at the time, the two eventually resolved the misunderstanding, with Nair explaining the incident and Bumrah embracing him after the match.
Karun Nair’s Blazing 89 Sets Stage on Fire
Playing his first IPL match since 2022, Karun Nair proved why he still belongs on the big stage. Walking in after a first-ball duck by Fraser-McGurk, Nair smashed 12 fours and 5 sixes in an explosive innings that nearly pulled off a historic chase for Delhi Capitals.
His most notable battle was against Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the world. Nair scored 29 runs off just 9 balls faced from Bumrah, including an 18-run over featuring clean hits over the leg and off sides. He became the Indian batter with the most runs off Bumrah in a single IPL match, placing himself alongside the likes of Pat Cummins and DJ Bravo for one of the most expensive overs ever bowled by Bumrah.
Match Recap: DC vs MI IPL 2025
Despite Karun Nair’s efforts, Delhi Capitals fell 12 runs short of Mumbai Indians’ total of 206. Nair and Abishek Porel (33) shared a crucial 119-run stand, but a late batting collapse, including three run-outs in one over, sealed DC’s fate. MI’s Tilak Varma (59) and Karn Sharma (3/36) were instrumental in defending the total.
Praise for Nair’s Brilliance
Former cricketers and analysts were quick to praise Nair. Basit Ali remarked, “In the last five to six years, I’ve never seen anyone play Bumrah like that.” Ambati Rayudu even backed Nair for a potential India comeback, suggesting his name for the upcoming England Test tour.
Nair’s stunning return comes on the back of a dominant domestic season where he scored 779 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and played a key role in Vidarbha’s success across formats.
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