New Delhi, May 22 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) lost to Mumbai Indians (MI) in a one-sided IPL 2025 encounter on Wednesday (May 21). Hardik Pandya-led MI clinched a win by 59 runs, leading to DC's exit from the Playoffs race. Notably, it is the first time in the history of the league that a team has failed to qualify for the top four after winning all four games in the beginning.

Faf du Plessis, DC's stand-in captain in the absence of Axar Patel, gave his take on the team's shocking exit.

Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl. Coming to bat first, Mumbai Indians batters struggled to score runs. Their batting line-up collapsed as they were 123/5 (16.3 overs) after Hardik Pandya's wicket. The match seemed inclined towards DC. However, Su...