Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans: IPL 2025 Eliminator Match Report
In a high-stakes Eliminator clash of IPL 2025, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 30, 2025, at the New Chandigarh Stadium. MI emerged victorious, defeating GT by 20 runs, thereby advancing to Qualifier 2 against the Punjab Kings.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians set a formidable target of 229 runs, posting 228/5 in their 20 overs. Gujarat Titans, in response, managed to reach 208/6, falling short by 20 runs. The match was a thrilling contest, showcasing remarkable individual performances and strategic play.
Key Performances
Mumbai Indians
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Rohit Sharma: Anchored the innings with a crucial knock, contributing significantly to the team's total.
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Suryakumar Yadav: Played a pivotal role in accelerating the scoring rate, providing the necessary impetus in the middle overs.
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Jasprit Bumrah: Led the bowling attack with precision, taking key wickets at crucial moments to halt GT's progress.
Gujarat Titans
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Sai Sudharsan: Top-scored for GT with a resilient 80 off 49 balls, keeping his team in the hunt.
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Shubman Gill: Supported well with a steady innings, adding valuable runs at the top of the order.
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Mohammad Shami: Bowled economically, taking wickets at vital stages to keep the pressure on MI.
Match Scorecard
Mumbai Indians Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Nehal Wadhera | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Cameron Green | 30 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 61 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 160.53 |
| Tilak Varma | 43 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 307.14 |
| Vishnu Vinod | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Tim David | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Chris Jordan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Piyush Chawla | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kumar Kartikeya | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Extras | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 171 | 18.2 | - | - | 9.33 |
Gujarat Titans Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wriddhiman Saha | 18 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Shubman Gill | 129 | 60 | 7 | 10 | 215.00 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 43 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 138.71 |
| Hardik Pandya | 28 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 215.38 |
| Rashid Khan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Vijay Shankar | - | - | - | - | - |
| David Miller | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rahul Tewatia | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mohit Sharma | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noor Ahmad | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mohammad Shami | - | - | - | - | - |
| Joshua Little | - | - | - | - | - |
| Extras | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 228 | 20.0 | - | - | 11.40 |
Match Highlights
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Shubman Gill's Explosive Innings: His 129-run knock was the backbone of GT's chase, featuring 7 fours and 10 sixes.
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Suryakumar Yadav's Quickfire 61: His aggressive batting in the middle overs provided MI with the momentum needed to set a challenging target.
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Jasprit Bumrah's Key Breakthroughs: His timely wickets disrupted GT's chase, maintaining pressure throughout the innings.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Indians displayed resilience and strategic acumen to overcome the Gujarat Titans in this Eliminator match. With standout performances from key players, MI has set up an exciting encounter against the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. The match was a testament to the high-quality cricket and intense competition that the IPL consistently delivers.
