The season of IPL 2025 is generating one shocking moment after another, and one of them was by Karun Nair during the edge-of-the-seat DC vs MI match. Nair’s brilliant performance not only assisted Delhi Capitals in chasing a daunting total but also revived an old social media post of his made three years ago, which has now become viral among cricket enthusiasts.
Pursuing a target of 206 for victory, Delhi Capitals seemed in command at one stage with the score at 135 for 2. The pursuit had its moments of anxiety, but confidence in the Delhi camp remained, particularly with Nair playing a mature and steady innings when required most.
What made this win taste extra special was the way Karun Nair, aged 33, came onto the ground as an impact replacement. Delhi had lost their openers both for zero, and the team was in search of someone who could stabilize the innings. Nair was ideal for the task, keeping his cool under pressure and building a match-altering innings.
At the same time, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya also shared his views on the match, saying that “Winning is always special,” commenting on the competitiveness of the match and how each match in IPL has its own charm and challenges.
Karun Nair’s batting once again stirred the buzz around his career and abilities in T20 cricket. But the larger tale off the field was his three-year-old social media update, when he had written about self-belief and patience — a post that fans unearthed and began sharing just after his match-winning show against Mumbai.
Delhi Capitals’ win not only enhances their points table position but also proves the mettle of campaigners such as Nair, who have it in them to perform at a time when their team really requires them. His innings will surely go down as one of the highlights of this season’s IPL.
