Mumbai Indians Overpower Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Eliminator
In a high-octane Eliminator clash of the IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on May 30, 2025. This win propels MI into Qualifier 2, where they will face Punjab Kings for a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians Innings: Opting to bat first, MI posted a formidable total of 228/5 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a stellar knock from Rohit Sharma, who scored 81 runs off 50 balls. Jonny Bairstow, making his debut for MI, provided a rapid start with 47 runs off just 22 deliveries. Contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Tilak Varma (25) further bolstered the innings.
Gujarat Titans Innings: Chasing 229, GT managed to score 208/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan led the chase with a valiant 80 off 49 balls, while Washington Sundar added a quickfire 48 off 24 balls. However, the MI bowlers held their nerve, with Jasprit Bumrah and Richard Gleeson taking crucial wickets at pivotal moments to seal the win for MI.
Key Performers
- Rohit Sharma (MI): 81 runs (50 balls)
- Jonny Bairstow (MI): 47 runs (22 balls)
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): 80 runs (49 balls)
- Washington Sundar (GT): 48 runs (24 balls)
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 1 wicket, economical bowling
- Richard Gleeson (MI): 1 wicket, including the crucial dismissal of Sudharsan
Match Highlights
- MI’s top order set a solid foundation with a 79-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow.
- Rohit Sharma reached his 47th IPL fifty and surpassed 7000 IPL runs during his innings.
- GT’s chase was anchored by Sai Sudharsan, the tournament’s leading run-scorer, but lacked support from the middle order.
- MI’s bowlers executed their plans effectively in the death overs to restrict GT and secure the win.
What’s Next?
With this victory, Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2, where they will face Punjab Kings for a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2025.
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