Mumbai Indians (MI) stormed into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in the Eliminator match. Rohit Sharma's brilliant knock of 81 runs off 50 balls played a pivotal role in MI's victory.
MI batted first and posted a mammoth total of 228/5 on the board, thanks to Sharma's 81 runs, Jonny Bairstow's 47 off 22 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav's 33 runs.
GT, despite a solid effort from Sai Sudarshan (80 off 49 balls), fell short of the target, managing 208 runs. Washington Sundar's 48 off 24 balls kept GT's hopes alive, but his dismissal proved crucial.
MI will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. GT, on the other hand, bid adieu to the season with a gallant fight.
Key Highlights:
- Rohit Sharma's Brilliance: 81 runs off 50 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes.
- Sai Sudarshan's Effort: 80 runs off 49 balls, with 10 fours and 1 six.
- MI's Dominant Total: 228/5, with contributions from Bairstow, Yadav, and Pandya.