In a thrilling eliminator match of IPL 2025, the Mumbai Indians triumphed over the Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in New Chandigarh, securing their spot in Qualifier 2. This pivotal win sets the stage for a showdown against the Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive knock of 81 runs off just 50 balls helped propel the Mumbai Indians to a formidable total of 228/5, marking it as the second-highest score recorded in IPL playoff history. The Gujarat Titans fought valiantly, with Sai Sudharsan scoring 80 runs off 49 balls, but their efforts were curtailed by the disciplined bowling from Jasprit Bumrah (1/27 in 4 overs) and Ashwani Kumar (1/28 in 3.3 overs), leading to a significant victory for Mumbai.
This match also spotlighted Sai Sudharsan of the Gujarat Titans, who became the ninth batter in IPL history to surpass 700 runs in a single season, finishing with 759 runs, the third-highest by an Indian in IPL history. He trails only Virat Kohli’s remarkable 973 runs in 2016 and Shubman Gill’s 890 runs in 2023.
Additionally, Suryakumar Yadav from the Mumbai Indians made headlines as he surpassed Shubman Gill, securing his 15th consecutive match with a score of over 25 this season, further showcasing his consistency.
In terms of bowling, Prasidh Krishna of the Gujarat Titans reclaimed the purple cap, leading the wicket-taking chart with 25 wickets. This performance, alongside that of top bowlers like Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, sets an exciting tone for the upcoming matches.
As the Mumbai Indians gear up for Qualifier 2, their solid performance in this eliminator and the stature of their key players give fans plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about their chances in the tournament. The coming days hold immense potential for thrilling cricket as the playoffs continue to unfold.