Suryakumar Yadav gave his Player of the Match award to his wife and professional dance coach, Devisha Shetty, at the post-match presentation ceremony of Match 63 of the 2018 Indian Premier League season between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium. This was Surya’s first IPL 2025 POTM award.
He also credited his undefeated 57-run partnership with Naman Dhir towards the close of MI’s innings with giving the team much-needed impetus while standing under an umbrella with Harsha Bhogle because of the rain that was falling shortly after the ceremony had started.
“It’s been 13 games now. My wife told me a sweet story today. She said, ‘you’ve got all the awards except POTM’. This award is special today. From the team’s point of view, the knock was important, and also this trophy is for her. She waits for such moments and we celebrate it obviously, looking forward to it. Was important for a single batter to bat till the end. We knew there was one over of 15–20 runs somewhere, so we had to wait till the end. The way Naman came in and shared that energy with me was also a turning point.”
Suryakumar Yadav
Ever seen a post-match interview like this? ☂😉
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MI’s 59-run victory secured them of a playoff place. MI has advanced to the competition’s top four for the eleventh time. In terms of the ball, the hosts’ top players were Jasprit Bumrah (3/12 in 3.2 overs) and Mitchell Santner (3/11 in four overs).
In their last league match of the 2025 Indian Premier League, MI will play the Punjab Kings. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is the venue for the match on Monday, May 26. MI still stands a possibility of being in the top two and earning a spot in the first qualifying with the aid of outside outcomes.
