Mumbai Indians Beat Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Eliminator
Mumbai Indians clinched a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL Eliminator.The match was played at a packed Chandigarh stadium with roaring energy. RCB had already booked their final spot after beating Punjab Kings.This clash decided who would face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 for a final ticket.
Rohit Sharma Shines in IPL 2025 Eliminator
Mumbai Indians batted first and posted a mighty total of 228/5. Rohit Sharma anchored the innings brilliantly with a stunning knock of 81 off 50. His innings included 7 fours and 4 sixes, guiding MI to a strong score. Jonny Bairstow gave a fiery start, scoring 47 off just 22 balls. Suryakumar Yadav added a quick 33 off 20 deliveries in the middle overs.
All batters kept the scoreboard ticking as GT bowlers struggled. Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore picked two wickets each but were expensive. Gujarat Titans looked under pressure from the start of the second innings.
Gujarat Titans Fall Short Despite Late Fight
Chasing 229, GT needed a fiery start but lost early momentum. Sai Sudharsan played a gem of an innings, scoring 80 runs off 49 balls. Washington Sundar also batted well for his 48 off just 24 deliveries. However, they could not carry momentum in the death overs. Sherfane Rutherford tried to finish strong but MI kept control.
Santner, Bumrah, and Boult picked crucial wickets. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a magical spell, giving just 27 runs in 4 overs. GT fell short by 20 runs, ending their IPL 2025 journey.
Mumbai Indians Will Now Face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2
Mumbai Indians now shift focus to the next knockout clash.They will play Punjab Kings on June 1, 2025.The winner will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the grand final. RCB await after their dominant win in the first qualifier. Hardik Pandya praised the team’s execution under pressure situations. He highlighted Rohit’s experience and Bumrah’s discipline as game changers. Pandya also mentioned that momentum and proper rest will be vital.
With MI looking confident, fans expect a blockbuster clash in Qualifier 2. Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 knockout drama as the road to the final heats up!
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