IPL 2026: Suryakumar powers MI to 162 after scoring 50 in thrilling MI vs DC encounter

DELHI: The 8th match of the Indian Premier League saw Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Suryakumar Yadav score a brilliant half-century, propelling his team to a competitive total of 162 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Yadav’s 50 came off just 36 balls, anchoring the innings under pressure.

MI’s innings got off to a shaky start after being asked to bat first. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma scored 9 and 35, respectively, before falling to DC’s disciplined bowling attack. Following the early wickets, Tilak Varma joined Yadav at the crease but was dismissed for a duck by Mukesh Kumar, while Yadav steadily held the innings together. Sherfane Rutherford also struggled, scoring just 5 before being dismissed, leaving the responsibility on Yadav and the lower order.

The partnership with Naman Dhir, who scored 28 off 21 balls, shifted the momentum in MI’s favor. The lower order further added stability, with Mitchell Santner and Corbin Bosch remaining unbeaten, scoring 18 and 11 respectively. Extras contributed 5 runs, helping MI post 162 on the board.

The playing XI for Mumbai Indians were: Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma (c), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, [remaining players as per squad].

The Delhi Capitals XI for this match included: [DC openers], [middle order], Mukesh Kumar, [remaining DC players as per squad].

Suryakumar Yadav’s resilience and the timely contributions from MI’s lower order proved crucial in giving the team a total to defend in this high-stakes encounter.