Mumbai Indians (MI) produced a batting spectacle to post a mammoth total of 228/5 against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout.
Mumbai Indians’ Dominant Batting Performance
Rohit Sharma’s Historic Knock
Rohit Sharma led from the front, smashing 81 runs off 50 balls, featuring 9 fours and 4 sixes. His milestone innings made him only the second Indian to cross 7,000 IPL runs, joining Virat Kohli in the elite list.
Jonny Bairstow’s Blazing Start
Debuting for MI, Jonny Bairstow provided a rapid launch pad with 47 runs off just 22 balls. His aggressive stroke play laid the foundation for MI’s commanding total.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Power-Hitting
Suryakumar Yadav continued MI’s momentum with a quickfire 33 off 20 balls, including 3 towering sixes, maintaining the pressure on GT’s bowlers.
Hardik Pandya’s Late Surge
MI skipper Hardik Pandya finished the innings in style with a brisk 22 off just 9 balls, ensuring the team crossed the 220-run mark with authority.
Gujarat Titans’ Struggles with the Ball
Sai Kishore the Standout Bowler
Among the GT bowlers, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore impressed with 2 wickets for 42 runs, while Prasidh Krishna managed to dismiss the dangerous Rohit Sharma at a crucial moment.
Eliminator Stakes: What’s Next for MI and GT?
Path to Qualifier 2
The winner of this clash will move forward to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2, while the loser faces immediate elimination from the IPL 2025 playoffs.
GT’s Chase Challenge
Gujarat Titans face an uphill task, needing to chase down a daunting target of 229 to stay alive in the tournament and keep their championship hopes alive.
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