In the IPL 2025 Eliminator held on May 30 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the Mumbai Indians (MI) triumphed over the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs, thus advancing to Qualifier 2.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians: After winning the toss and opting to bat, MI posted a formidable total of 228/5 in their 20 overs. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a stellar 81 runs, supported by Jonny Bairstow’s quickfire 47 off 22 balls. Contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya bolstered the innings, with Pandya adding 22 runs off just 9 balls towards the end.
Gujarat Titans: In response, GT managed 208/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan stood out with a valiant 80, while Washington Sundar added 48 runs. However, early setbacks, including the dismissal of captain Shubman Gill by Trent Boult in the first over and a hit-wicket by Kusal Mendis, hindered their chase. Key wickets by Jasprit Bumrah and Richard Gleeson further tilted the game in MI’s favor
Key Performances
Sai Sudharsan: Continued his impressive form, scoring 80 runs and surpassing 700 runs for the season.
Rohit Sharma: Anchored the MI innings with a commanding 81 runs, setting the foundation for a high total.
Jasprit Bumrah: Delivered a crucial spell, claiming important wickets and maintaining pressure during GT’s chase.
Next Steps
With this victory, the Mumbai Indians progress to Qualifier 2, where they will face the Punjab Kings for a spot in the final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
