In one of the most remarkable conclusions ever seen in IPL history, the Delhi Capitals suffered a dramatic collapse during the 19th over of their run-chase, losing three wickets to run outs within the last three balls of that over, resulting in a stunning 12-run victory for the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

While pursuing a target of 206, DC seemed to be in a commanding position, requiring only 23 runs from the final 12 balls with three wickets remaining. However, in an astonishing turn of events, they crumbled from 193/7 to being all out for the same score in just three deliveries, depriving Mitchell Starc, a potent lower-order hitter, of the opportunity to face a single ball.

Jasprit Bumrah, composed as always under pressure, initiated the downfall. The 19th over began with Ashutosh Sharma hitting two boundaries—a clever reverse ramp followed by a thick edge that sped past third man for four—reducing the target to 15 runs needed from 9 balls. Yet, what ensued was utter chaos.

On the fourth ball, Ashutosh attempted to drive one to the deep and aggressively sought a second run, only to be caught short at the striker's end by a powerful throw from Will Jacks. The fifth ball saw Kuldeep Yadav push for a second run, but another precise throw from Raj Bawa, with Rickelton swiftly removing the bails, left him just inches short. With two run-outs in two balls, DC found themselves down to their final wicket.

The most bewildering moment came on the last ball. Mohit Sharma, facing for the first time, nudged a full delivery towards mid-wicket. Starc, at the non-striker's end, urged him to take a quick single, but Mohit barely reacted. Mitchell Santner seized the opportunity and executed a direct hit at the stumps, catching Mohit well short of his ground. Three run-outs in three balls sealed the match, allowing MI to secure their second victory of the season in the most extraordinary manner.

This marked only the second occasion in IPL history where a single over featured three run-outs, and once again, the Mumbai Indians found themselves at the center of the action. The only previous occurrence took place during the inaugural 2008 season at Wankhede Stadium, when Yuvraj Singh executed a remarkable final-ball run-out of Vikrant Yeligati, securing a tense one-run victory for the Punjab Kings.

Nair's effort goes unrewarded

Karun Nair, making his debut in the 2025 season, had set up the chase impressively with a dazzling 89 runs off just 40 deliveries, consistently finding boundaries and placing the ball with precision. However, his dismissal in the 12th over sparked a significant batting collapse.

The Mumbai Indians have now ascended to seventh place with two wins this season, while DC experienced their first loss after four consecutive victories.

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