Delhi Capitals experienced a dramatic collapse in the 19th over of their run chase, resulting in a narrow 12-run loss to Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Pursuing a target of 206, DC found themselves at 193/7 with nine balls left but suffered three consecutive run-out dismissals, ultimately handing the victory to Hardik Pandya's team. Prior to this batting failure, Karun Nair had captivated the audience with an impressive performance that illuminated the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Making his return to the IPL after a three-year hiatus, following outstanding displays in domestic cricket, Nair celebrated the occasion with a remarkable innings of 89 runs off just 40 deliveries. During his time at the crease, a heated confrontation with Jasprit Bumrah garnered as much attention as his explosive 89.

Nair was in exceptional form, reaching a fifty in just 22 balls and posing a significant threat to Mumbai Indians' defense of 206. However, as the pressure mounted with each passing over, a fiery exchange with Bumrah added an unexpected twist to the high-stakes chase.

The incident occurred when Karun, while completing a second run, inadvertently brushed against Bumrah near the non-striker's end. What initially appeared to be a minor incident quickly escalated, with the Indian pacer confronting Karun in visible frustration. A heated exchange ensued, with Karun attempting to clarify his actions while Bumrah remained unyielding.

As tensions escalated, MI captain Hardik Pandya intervened to defuse the situation. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma's reaction to the unfolding drama was notably intriguing.

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Despite the pressure, Karun remained focused and did not allow the incident to divert his attention. He executed a series of precise strokes, effectively overpowering the Mumbai bowling attack and forming a 119-run partnership with Abishek Porel following the early dismissal of Jake Fraser-McGurk. However, after Karun was dismissed for 89 runs off just 40 deliveries, Delhi Capitals' chase fell apart dramatically.

From a position where they required only 23 runs from the last 12 balls with three wickets remaining, Delhi somehow ended up losing by 12 runs, suffering a remarkable collapse that included three run-outs in the final three balls of the second-to-last over. Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohit Sharma were all run out, leaving the home crowd in stunned silence while Mumbai Indians celebrated their second victory of the season.

Earlier in the match, Tilak Varma was the top scorer with a smooth 59, complemented by rapid contributions from Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Naman Dhir, as Mumbai posted an impressive total of 205/5 after being asked to bat first. Although Delhi's bowlers, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav, managed to keep them competitive, it was ultimately the batting collapse that denied the team the opportunity to maintain their unbeaten streak this season.

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