Nita Ambani Cleanses Jasprit Bumrah’s Palm in Heartwarming Handshake After MI Advances to IPL 2025 Playoffs

As COVID-19 cases increase across various regions of India, Mumbai Indians' owner Nita Ambani cautioned the MI team members about adhering to fundamental coronavirus guidelines following their recent victory over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium during their last home match. secure a spot in the IPL postseason After Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs, eliminating them from the tournament and advancing to the final four alongside Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings, Nita Ambani was spotted asking Jasprit Bumrah to clean his hands before participating in handshakes

Nita Ambani was observed dispensing hand sanitizer onto Bumrah's palms, then proceeding to do the same for Mumbai Indians' leg-spinning bowler Karn Sharma. Bumrah cheerfully complied with Nita's request and proceeded with their celebration only after sanitizing his hands.

Images of Nita Ambani disinfecting Bumrah’s hands prior to a handshake spread widely across social media on Wednesday evening.

MI all-rounder Deepak Chahar was spotted darting around with a hand sanitizer, generously sharing it with both MI and DC players.

MI skipper Hardik Pandya opted for a fist bump rather than a handshake to express his gratitude towards the ground staff.

Cases of COVID-19 have been increasing across several regions of India, including Kerala, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. At present, there are over 250 ongoing instances of the virus.

Even the IPL wasn't exempt. The Australian opening batsman from Sunrisers Hyderabad Travis Head sat out one game following a positive COVID-19 test result. His coming to India was postponed because of this.

Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah lead MI into the IPL playoffs

Suryakumar Yadav’s undefeated 73 and a rapid finish led by Naman Dhir propelled Mumbai Indians into the Indian Premier League playoffs as they defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs on Wednesday.

In a head-to-head contest with Delhi for a single playoff position, Mumbai scored 180-5 and subsequently bowl them out for 121 at their home ground in the Wankhede Stadium.

In Mumbai, spinner Mitchell Santner from New Zealand recorded stats of 3-11 in his four-over spell. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also claimed three wickets.

Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya stated, 'I can hand them the ball anytime I desire,' referring to Santner and Bumrah. He added that their precision and composure make his task much simpler.'

The five-time champions Mumbai have aligned with Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings as the leading quartet set to compete for the championship in the playoff rounds beginning on May 29.

Delhi still has one match left but can now only accumulate up to 15 points, whereas Mumbai holds 16 points with an additional game remaining.

After starting with four defeats in their initial five games, Mumbai reversed their luck later in the season. They have since secured seven wins in their most recent eight matches.

The last couple of matches in the group stage will determine the playoff positions since the leading two squads will get the benefit of having two chances to make it to the final on June 3.

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