IPL 2025: Funniest Memes from DC vs MI Mid-Innings of Match 29

On a belter of a batting pitch, the Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, scored 205/5 against the DC in Match No. 29 of the IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

With openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scoring 47 runs in less than five overs, MI got off to a fantastic start after being put in to bat first by Axar Patel. Before being leg-before-for-18 by Vipraj Nigam, Rohit appeared dangerous. Rickelton advanced the score by hitting 41 off 25 when Kuldeep Yadav knocked him out.

Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship with a strong partnership in the middle overs. The right-handed batsman fell to Kuldeep after scoring 40 runs off of 28 balls but failing to turn it into a higher total. But Tilak maintained his excellent form, scoring 59 off of 33 deliveries. Naman Dhir, who made a late appearance and finished undefeated at 38 off just 17 balls, provided him some support. Their stance enabled MI to surpass the 200-point threshold.

In the middle overs, Delhi’s spin combination of Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Kuldeep (2/23) was outstanding. But DC’s pace attack was revealed in the final overs. Mohit Sharma went for 40 and Mitchell Starc gave up 43 runs in his three overs, making it an unmemorable performance. Despite taking a wicket, Mukesh Kumar gave up 38 runs in four overs, which was respectable.

The team will rely on its hitters to chase down this total even though vice captain Faf du Plessis is out due to injury. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, and captain Axar Patel himself will all be vital, as will KL Rahul, who is anticipated to begin in Faf’s absence. Mumbai, meanwhile, will be subtly assured. Despite having only won one of their previous five games, their bowling lineup—which includes Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Deepak Chahar—will support them in defending the score they have posted.