At the Wankhede Stadium, Suryakumar Yadav fired an unforgettable knock of 73 runs off just 43 balls to help MI win and take home the Player of the Match award. Thanks to MI’s captain’s brilliant performance, the five-time winners got a decisive win over DC and earned a place in the 2025 IPL playoffs. Suryakumar paid tribute to his wife on Instagram after the match concluded. Sakshi Dhoni’s kind comment on the video made things even more special, and millions quickly liked the message online.
When asked during the post-match conference, Suryakumar smiled and said, We are now 13 games into the tournament. My wife shared a happy story about us today. She said, ‘You’ve won everything else, but not yet MoM.’ Today, this award is more meaningful than usual. From their perspective, a knock was necessary; the trophy is all hers. We are happy to celebrate when she waits for such moments. I can’t wait for it to happen.
He said that Naman Dhir was key in giving him the momentum they needed during their partnership. Having just one batter continue throughout the innings was a key factor. I knew one over with 15–20 runs would come somewhere, so we had to wait until everything added up. How Naman got in there and energised me made a big difference.”
Mountain Iowa’s Drive to the Championships. After the win, Mumbai Indians are now in fourth position, having taken 16 points from their 13 games (eight wins and five losses). MI is just one game away from securing a place in the playoffs. This season, in 13 innings, Suryakumar Yadav has managed 583 runs, helping the Mumbai Indians achieve consistent performances. Since the IPL 2025 playoff chances are shaping up, people are eager to see what role MI’s charismatic captain will play in their final league game.
