Mumbai Indians (MI) 228/5 (Rohit 81, Bairstow 47, Suryakumar 33, Sai Kishore 2-42, Prasidh 2-53)
beat
Gujarat Titans (GT) 208/6 (Sai Sudharsan 80, Washington 48, Boult 2-56) by 20 runs
In a high-octane IPL 2025 Eliminator, the Mumbai Indians (MI) overpowered the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in a match defined by explosive batting, clutch bowling, and one decisive factor: six-hitting supremacy.
The Six-Hitting Battle: MI’s Decisive Edge
Strip away everything else, and this contest boiled down to one key difference—MI smashed 17 sixes compared to GT’s eight. Five MI batters hit at least three sixes each, showcasing their unmatched firepower.
- Rohit Sharma (81 off 50, 5 sixes)
- Jonny Bairstow (47 off 28, 4 sixes)
- Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 16, 3 sixes)
- Tim David (22* off 10, 3 sixes)
- Hardik Pandya (15* off 6, 2 sixes)
This relentless assault propelled MI to 228/5, the second-highest total in IPL playoff history, setting up a stiff chase for GT.
GT’s Valiant Chase Falls Short Despite Sudharsan’s Heroics
GT fought hard, with B Sai Sudharsan (80 off 49) and Washington Sundar (48 off 27) stitching together an 84-run stand to keep hopes alive. However, the required rate kept climbing, and Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance proved decisive.
Bumrah’s Game-Changing Spell
- Bowled Washington Sundar with a perfect leg-stump yorker (18.1)
- Conceded just 27 runs in 4 overs despite dew favoring batters
- Crucial 18th over: Only 9 runs, including a six, but kept GT to 36 needed off 12 balls
With 24 required off the last over, Trent Boult (2-56) held his nerve, and GT fell short at 208/6.
Key Moments That Shaped the Match
- Rohit-Bairstow Blitz (Powerplay: 67/1) – MI’s explosive start set the tone.
- Suryakumar’s Cameo (Strike Rate: 206.25) – Accelerated the innings in the middle overs.
- Bumrah’s Yorker to Sundar – Broke GT’s momentum at a critical juncture.
- GT’s Death Over Struggles – Needing 36 off 12, they couldn’t counter MI’s pace attack.
What’s Next?
MI advance to Qualifier 2, where they will face the loser of Qualifier 1 (likely KKR or RR). GT’s campaign ends, but their fight in a 200+ chase was commendable.
Final Verdict
MI won because:
✔ Superior six-hitting depth (17 vs. 8)
✔ Bumrah’s mastery in crunch moments
✔ Aggressive intent from all batters
GT’s chase was valiant, but MI’s firepower and Bumrah’s genius sealed their fate.
Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (81 off 50)