Date: May 30, 2025
Venue: Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Match: IPL 2025 Eliminator – Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians put up a scintillating batting performance in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, posting a commanding total of 228/5 in their 20 overs. Led by a brilliant 81-run knock from Rohit Sharma, MI took control early and never looked back.
Rohit Sharma’s Explosive Knock Sets the Tone
After winning the toss and opting to bat, Mumbai Indians made an aggressive start, with Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow laying a solid foundation. The opening duo stitched together a fiery 84-run partnership in just 7.2 overs.
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Rohit Sharma scored a stunning 81 runs off 50 deliveries, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes, narrowly missing a well-deserved century.
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Jonny Bairstow, making his first appearance of the season, impressed with a quickfire 47 off 22 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Their powerful start gave MI the momentum they needed in this high-stakes clash.
Hardik Pandya’s Late Blitz Boosts MI’s Total
Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya delivered a thrilling finish, hammering 22 runs off just 9 balls in the final over bowled by Gerald Coetzee. His cameo featured three towering sixes, helping MI cross the 225-run mark.
Key middle-order contributions also came from:
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Suryakumar Yadav – 33 (off 19 balls)
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Tilak Varma – 25 (off 17 balls)
GT Bowlers Struggle Under Pressure
Gujarat Titans’ bowling unit found it tough to contain the MI batters on a flat track:
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Mohammed Siraj picked up 1 wicket but conceded runs at a high economy
Despite some breakthroughs in the middle overs, GT were unable to stem the run flow.
What’s Next?
With a massive total on board, Mumbai Indians will look to defend their score and book a spot in Qualifier 2, where they’ll face the Punjab Kings on Sunday, June 1. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, face an uphill task in chasing the mammoth target.
🏏 Score Summary: MI – 228/5 in 20 overs
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Rohit Sharma – 81 (50)
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Jonny Bairstow – 47 (22)
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Suryakumar Yadav – 33 (19)
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Hardik Pandya – 22* (9)
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Tilak Varma – 25 (17)
🎯 GT Bowling
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Prasidh Krishna – 2/42
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R Sai Kishore – 2/38
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Mohammed Siraj – 1/36
Stay tuned for the second innings update and see if GT can pull off a record chase!
