By Alfaritsy 
Delhi Capitals Equal RCB’s Home Loss Record
Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) in their opening IPL 2025 match at home.
This 12-run loss marks DC’s 45th defeat at Arun Jaitley Stadium, tying Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) record at Chinnaswamy.
RCB and DC now share the unwanted title for most home ground defeats in Indian Premier League history.
Karun Nair Shines with 89 on Return
Karun Nair returned to IPL action with an incredible 89-run knock in a match filled with tension and high expectations.
Despite his stellar performance, DC failed to chase down MI’s target of 206 runs in front of their home crowd.
Only Abhishek Porel contributed with 33 runs, while the rest of the batting lineup collapsed under pressure.
Mumbai Indians Set Strong Total of 205
Tilak Varma scored a crucial fifty, while Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir added firepower to MI’s total.
MI ended their innings at 205/5 in 20 overs, placing Delhi under immense pressure from the start.
The target proved too steep for DC, despite the pitch offering decent scoring opportunities.
Delhi ’s Run-Chase Starts with a Golden Duck
DC had a disastrous start when Jake Fraser-McGurk was dismissed for a golden duck on just the first delivery.
He played a mistimed shot that landed in Will Jacks’ hands, giving Deepak Chahar an early breakthrough.
This early wicket set the tone for a shaky chase and disrupted DC’s rhythm immediately.
Three Run-Outs Seal Delhi Capitals Fate
DC’s hopes slipped away after a sequence of three consecutive run-outs in the final overs of their chase.
The sudden batting collapse came just as DC looked to close in on the target of 206.
Mohit Sharma was the final wicket, run out without scoring, ending DC’s innings at 193 in 19 overs.
Delhi Capitals : Impact on Standings After the Loss
With this defeat, DC’s four-match winning streak was snapped, though they still hold second place in the points table.
Meanwhile, MI moved up to seventh place with two wins from six games, regaining momentum after early losses.
The defeat leaves DC facing questions about their home ground performances going forward this season.
Other Teams with High Home Defeats
Following DC and RCB, Kolkata Knight Riders have 38 home losses at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Mumbai Indians have lost 34 times at Wankhede Stadium, putting them fourth on the all-time home loss list.
These statistics highlight the pressures teams face playing in front of their home fans in the IPL.