In a remarkable display of resilience, Karun Nair marked his return to the Indian Premier League with a blistering 89 off 40 balls for the Delhi Capitals against the Mumbai Indians on April 13, 2025. This innings not only showcased his enduring talent but also set a new IPL record for the longest gap between two half-centuries—2,520 days, surpassing the previous record held by Travis Head.
Nair, playing his first IPL match in nearly three years, reached his half-century in just 22 balls, including 12 fours and 5 sixes. Notably, he scored 26 runs off Jasprit Bumrah in nine deliveries during the powerplay, the most any batter has scored off Bumrah in this phase in a T20 match.
Despite Nair’s valiant effort, the Delhi Capitals fell short, losing to the Mumbai Indians by 12 runs. Nevertheless, Nair’s performance has reignited discussions about his potential and the importance of perseverance in professional sports.
Looking ahead, the Delhi Capitals are set to face the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
