Mumbai Indians Defeat Gujarat Titans in TATA IPL 2025 Eliminator: Rohit Sharma’s Heroics Propel MI to Qualifier 2

Mumbai Indians Seal 20-Run Win Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Eliminator – Full Match Recap

The TATA IPL 2025 Eliminator delivered high-octane cricket drama as Mumbai Indians (MI) triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in New Chandigarh, keeping their title aspirations alive. Powered by a scintillating 81 off 50 balls from Rohit Sharma and a whirlwind 47 off 22 from Jonny Bairstow, MI set a daunting total of 228/5—one of the season’s highest team scores.

Mumbai Indians’ Batting Brilliance

Opting to bat first, MI seized early momentum thanks to Bairstow’s explosive hitting, particularly against Purple Cap contender Prasidh Krishna in the powerplay. Rohit Sharma, dropped early, made the Titans pay with his milestone-rich innings—surpassing 7,000 IPL runs and smashing his 300th tournament six. Middle-order cameos from Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20), Tilak Varma (25 off 11), and Hardik Pandya (22* off 9) ensured MI finished strong, amassing 68 runs in their final five overs.

Gujarat Titans’ Spirited Chase

Chasing 229, GT lost captain Shubman Gill in the first over to the ever-reliable Trent Boult. Sai Sudharsan, the IPL 2025 Orange Cap holder, anchored the chase with an exceptional 80 off 49 balls, supported ably by Washington Sundar’s rapid 48(24). Despite GT’s promising partnerships, MI’s bowlers—most notably Jasprit Bumrah and Richard Gleeson—applied the brakes at crucial junctures. GT’s hopes dwindled as the required rate soared, and MI bowled smartly in the death overs to seal the win.

MI March On, Titans Bow Out

With this victory, Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2, where they face Punjab Kings for a place in the IPL 2025 Final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Gujarat Titans, despite a valiant effort, exit the tournament after a season marked by Sudharsan’s sensational form.

Key Match Highlights:

• Rohit Sharma: 81 (50), crosses 7,000 IPL runs
• Jonny Bairstow: 47 (22) with blazing powerplay hitting
• Mumbai Indians: Total 228/5, 68 runs in last 5 overs
• Sai Sudharsan: 80 (49), continues Orange Cap run
• Jasprit Bumrah: Key yorkers, 1/27 in 4 overs
• Final margin: MI win by 20 runs

Stay updated with all the latest IPL 2025 news, live scores, and upcoming fixtures as MI prep for the crucial showdown against Punjab Kings, aiming for a place in the grand finale!