Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, JioStar experts Robin Uthappa and Matthew Hayden broke down the dramatic final overs and standout performances that shaped Mumbai Indians’ thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in the ongoing TATA IPL 2025.
Speaking exclusively on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Robin Uthappa reflected on the final overs that turned the tide for Mumbai Indians:“The only word to describe 19th over is mayhem. It had everything—two boundaries to start with, then that run-out, which was inches close. A brilliant throw from Will Jacks. Then Kuldeep—I’m not sure why he ran for two with mid-off inside the circle when a six was needed. Again, just inches short. And that ball from Santner—what a beauty. Off-balance, in the air, quick, and straight on the stumps. It was a testament to how badly everyone wanted the win. It wasn’t just one or two players—every single one gave it their all. They got Abishek Porel’s wicket, then Karun Nair’s, and suddenly, two new batters at the crease. Add a ball change in the mix, and suddenly the game was wide open.”
JioStar expert Matthew Hayden commented on Mumbai Indians’ mindset following their comeback performance:
“When you lose three games in a row, the pressure is immense—from fans, from within the squad. So, to get a win like that was emphatic, especially for Hardik Pandya. At one point, Delhi Capitals were 119/1 at the 11th over and looked in control, with KL Rahul in sublime touch. But what stood out was how Mumbai Indians backed each other. The commitment, the energy in the field—those run-outs are a clear sign that Mumbai Indians are digging deep and finding their rhythm again.”
Commenting on Karun Nair’s remarkable 89-run innings on his return to the TATA IPL after three years, JioStar expert Robin Uthappa lauded his journey:“An incredible story of resilience, belief, and sheer hard work. A few years ago, I remember him talking about his future, unsure of where he stood. He left Karnataka, moved to Vidarbha, had a solid first season, and followed it up with a phenomenal domestic run—800s, 900s across formats—and led his side to a Ranji Trophy title. To come back and play an innings like this in the TATA IPL, it’s inspirational. It doesn’t matter if the world doubts you—as long as you believe and take that one step forward, the path unfolds. That’s the story of Karun Nair.”
On Karn Sharma’s impactful return to the field, JioStar expert Robin Uthappa acknowledged the bowler’s determination: “Imagine being Karn Sharma—out of the playing XI for over a year, and this game being your shot at a comeback. The pressure is immense because if it doesn’t go well, you might be sidelined again. To perform in that scenario and make it count is truly commendable. He seized the opportunity brilliantly.”
Looking ahead to the upcoming CSK vs LSG clash, JioStar expert Matthew Hayden shared his insights on CSK’s potential approach: “I doubt we’ll see major changes—it’s just not in CSK’s DNA. Their approach will likely be: back yourselves, trust the process. They might not be the team that scores 60 in the powerplay, but they have to find a point of difference. Without change, it becomes insanity—doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. Whether they recognise and act on that is still uncertain, but something clearly needs to shift.”
