In a thrilling encounter during the 29th match of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a nail-biting victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) by 12 runs. The spotlight shone brightly on Karn Sharma, whose stellar bowling performance turned the tide in MI’s favor. Stepping in as an impact player, Sharma worked his magic in the middle overs, claiming three crucial wickets and earning the coveted Player of the Match accolade.
MI captain Hardik Pandya’s tactical brilliance was on full display when he introduced Karn Sharma as the Impact Player, replacing Rohit Sharma. At the time, DC seemed to be cruising at 113/1 after 10 overs, with Abhishek Porel and Karun Nair anchoring the chase. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Sharma, despite conceding nine runs in his first over, made a stunning comeback. After being hit for a six on the first delivery of the 11th over, he struck immediately, dismissing Porel and breaking the 119-run partnership.
Karn Sharma: The Game-Changer
Sharma didn’t stop there. He went on to dismiss KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, delivering two more blows to DC’s chase. Supported by Mitchell Santner, who also bowled a tight spell, the MI spin duo combined to take five wickets in eight overs. Sharma finished with impressive figures of 3/36, cementing his role as the match-winner.
Reflecting on his performance during the post-match presentation, Sharma said, “It feels good to see the hard work pay off. Whenever I get the chance, I want to make the most of it. KL Rahul’s wicket was the game-changer, and I focus on my process—the rest is not in my hands.”
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