Akash Ambani, the owner of the Mumbai Indians franchise, expressed his delight after his team secured a spot in the playoffs of the IPL 2025. The Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals by 59 runs in their 13th league match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, May 21. This victory marked the second win of the season for the Mumbai Indians against the Delhi Capitals, solidifying their place in the top four and confirming their qualification for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
In a video posted by the Mumbai Indians on Instagram, Akash Ambani congratulated the team on achieving their primary objective of qualifying for the playoffs. He praised the players and the staff for creating a positive environment, emphasizing its importance in a cricket tournament. Ambani highlighted the team’s fantastic environment and encouraged them to continue their hard work.
During the match against the Delhi Capitals, the Mumbai Indians were put into bat first by the stand-in captain Faf du Plessis. Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial role with an unbeaten 73-run innings, helping the Mumbai Indians post a total of 180 runs for the loss of five wickets. The Delhi Capitals struggled to chase down the target of 181 runs, losing early wickets to Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult. The Delhi Capitals could only manage to score 121 runs in 18.2 overs, with Mitchell Santner and Jasprit Bumrah starring with the ball for the Mumbai Indians.
The Mumbai Indians’ victory over the Delhi Capitals not only secured their spot in the playoffs but also showcased their strong performance in the IPL 2025 season. Ambani’s words of encouragement and praise for the team reflect the unity and determination within the Mumbai Indians camp as they look forward to the upcoming playoff matches.
