Chandigarh: In a thrilling eliminator showdown, Mumbai Indians (MI) displayed dominance with both bat and ball to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs, booking their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. Led by an explosive innings from captain Rohit Sharma, MI posted a formidable total of 228/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a strong response from GT, the team fell short, finishing at 208/6.
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Mumbai Indians Innings – 228/5 (20 Overs)
Mumbai got off to a blistering start, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front. His 81 off 50 balls, studded with powerful strokes and elegant drives, laid a solid foundation. Supporting him was Jonny Bairstow, who hammered a quickfire 47 off 22 deliveries, injecting momentum in the middle overs. The ever-reliable Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with a valuable 33 off 20, maintaining the aggressive tempo.
Gujarat Titans’ bowling efforts:
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Sai Kishore – 2/42 (4 overs) -
Prasidh Krishna – 2/53 (4 overs)
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Mohammed Siraj – 1/37 (4 overs)
Sai Kishore – 2/42 (4 overs)Though the Titans managed to pick wickets at intervals, they struggled to contain the scoring rate, allowing MI to reach an imposing total.
Gujarat Titans Innings – 208/6 (20 Overs)
Chasing a daunting target, Sai Sudharsan played a lone warrior’s knock of 80 off 49, showing remarkable temperament and flair. Washington Sundar backed him up with a solid 48 off 24, but the lack of support from the top and lower order proved costly. Sherfane Rutherford tried to mount a late fight with a quick 24 off 15, but it wasn’t enough to cross the finish line.
Mumbai Indians’ bowling brilliance:
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Trent Boult – 2/56 (4 overs)
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Mitchell Santner – 1/10 (1 over)
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Jasprit Bumrah – 1/27 (4 overs)
The MI bowlers held their nerve in the death overs, with Bumrah’s precision and Santner’s smart variations ensuring GT couldn’t accelerate late in the game.
Key Highlights:
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Rohit Sharma’s captain’s knock: 81 (50) – Anchored MI’s innings and set the tone for a high score. -
Explosive cameo by Jonny Bairstow: 47 (22) – Played a pivotal role in the middle overs.
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Sai Sudharsan’s valiant fight: 80 (49) – Kept GT’s hopes alive in a tough chase.
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Jasprit Bumrah’s death-over control: 1/27 – Crucial in shutting down GT’s late surge.
Conclusion:
In a match where momentum swung wildly, Mumbai Indians showcased their experience and firepower to seal a thrilling 20-run win over Gujarat Titans. With this victory at the majestic Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, MI marches confidently into the next playoff encounter, keeping their title hopes alive.
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