IPL Bulletin For May 22: From Mumbai Indians Qualifying For Playoffs To KKR Alleging Injustice To BCCI

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IPL Bulletin For May 22: Mumbai Indians sealed a playoff spot with a 59-run win over Delhi Capitals, thanks to a blazing 73* from Suryakumar Yadav. Kuldeep Yadav reached 100 IPL wickets, while fans at Wankhede paid tribute to Rohit Sharma's Test retirement with special jerseys and masks.

Reports also suggest Rohit may undergo hamstring surgery post-IPL. Meanwhile, KKR slammed the BCCI over a delayed rain rule change they believe cost them a playoff chance. Up next, Gujarat Titans face Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64 in Ahmedabad.

Here's a look at the top 10 stories.

1) Mumbai Beat Delhi By 59 Runs In Match 63 Of IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 59 runs in match 63 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Batting first, MI put up a target of 181 before bundling DC out for just 121.

2) Mumbai Become 4th Team To Qualify For IPL 2025 Play-Offs

With this crucial win, Mumbai Indians now become the fourth and the final team to qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs. MI join the business end of the competition with the likes of RCB, GT and PBKS.

3) Suryakumar Yadav wins MOTM

Suryakumar Yadav stole the show during MI vs DC clash as the Mumbai batter smashed an unbeaten 43-ball 73 to guide the Paltans to a competitive total.

4) Suryakumar Yadav Emerges As Turning Point For MI In 59-Run Victory

At 133 for 5 after 18 overs, Mumbai seemed to be heading towards a below-par finish, with Delhi firmly in control. But Suryakumar Yadav had different plans. Tapping into his trademark 360-degree strokeplay, he launched a ferocious assault on Dushmantha Chameera and Mukesh Kumar, hammering 27 runs in the 19th over followed by another 20 in the final over. The Wankhede Stadium erupted as the total rocketed to a commanding 180 for 5 - a score that had looked far out of reach not long ago.

5) Kuldeep Yadav Completes 100 Wickets In IPL

Kuldeep Yadav etched his name into IPL history by becoming just the 29th bowler-and the 22nd from India-to claim 100 wickets in the tournament. He reached the milestone during a crucial do-or-die clash for Delhi Capitals against the Mumbai Indians.

6) Wankhede Crowd Wears Blue to Honour Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket added an emotional layer to the MI vs DC showdown at Wankhede, transforming it into a celebration of his illustrious red-ball journey. Mumbai Indians supporters went all out to pay tribute to their beloved star. The stadium buzzed with energy as fans donned special edition blue jerseys emblazoned with "Mumbai Cha Raja" and wore masks featuring Rohit's beaming face. These tokens weren't just symbolic-they were distributed ahead of the match, creating a vibrant and touching farewell atmosphere.

7) Faf du Plessis replaced Axar Patel as skipper for MI vs DC Match

Axar Patel didn't take the field as captain for the MI vs DC match due to sickness. Faf du Plessis took over Patel's duties as captain.

8) Rohit Sharma To Undergo Hamstring Surgery After IPL 2025: Report

Rohit Sharma could soon take a significant step toward resolving a persistent hamstring problem that has troubled him for nearly five years. Sources familiar with the situation reveal to Cricblogger that while the injury has been a long-standing issue, his responsibilities as India's all-format captain left little room for prolonged rest and rehabilitation. However, with his recent absence from both the Test and T20I squads, and the IPL 2025 season concluding, Rohit now has a window of opportunity to focus on his recovery and overall fitness.

9) KKR Allege Injustice in Mail to BCCI After RCB Washout

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have expressed frustration with the BCCI after their must-win match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17 was washed out. In an email to IPL COO Hemang Amin, KKR CEO Venky Mysore questioned the timing of a new rain delay rule, which extended the permissible waiting period to 120 minutes but came into effect only on May 20 - three days too late for their match.

Mysore criticized the lack of consistency, arguing that if the rule had been applied earlier, their game might have yielded a result, possibly keeping their playoff hopes alive.

10) GT Face LSG In Match 64 Of IPL 2025 In Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans take on Lucknow Super Giants In Match 64 Of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad.