IPL 2025 Eliminator, GT vs MI: Rohit, Bumrah Lead MI past Gujarat Titans to set up Qualifier 2 clash with Punjab Kings.
Brief scores: MI 228/5 (Rohit Sharma 81, Sai Kishore 2/42) beat GT 208/6 (Sai Sudharsan 80, Trent Boult 2/56) by 20 runs.
Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a thrilling 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, booking their spot in Qualifier 2, IPL 2025. Rohit Sharma starred with a brilliant 81 off 50 balls, anchoring MI’s imposing total of 228/5, while Jasprit Bumrah delivered a tight and impactful bowling performance. In response, GT fought hard but ultimately fell short in the chase. Despite strong knocks from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, Gujarat couldn’t keep up with the required run rate.
Highlights from GT vs MI
Rohit Sharma, Bairstow take down GT bowlers
Mumbai Indians stormed to a massive total, thanks to a vintage knock from Rohit Sharma and explosive hitting from Jonny Bairstow. Rohit made Gujarat Titans pay dearly for dropping him twice, smashing a brilliant 81 off 50 balls. He took charge early, launching an aggressive assault from the third over and never let the momentum slip. Bairstow added firepower with a quick cameo of 47 off 22 balls, keeping the run rate soaring in the powerplay. The duo laid a solid platform, putting MI in a commanding position within the first six overs.
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Sai Sudharsan-Washington keep Gujarat in hunt
Sai Sudharsan played a composed knock of 80 runs off 49, missing out on a century, and Washington Sundar chipped in with a valuable 48. Their partnership (84 off 44 balls) kept Gujarat in the hunt and brought hope to the chase despite early setbacks. Though Gujarat ultimately lost by 20 runs, their spirited effort highlighted the team’s fighting spirit and kept the contest alive until the final overs.
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Two moments of brilliance ⚡️
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 30, 2025
Were these two the defining moments of the #Eliminator? 🤔
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Bumrah’s calmness proved crucial in death
Jasprit Bumrah’s calmness proved crucial in the death overs once again. When the match was on a knife-edge, he delivered a perfect 143 kph yorker that shattered Washington Sundar’s stumps, breaking a key partnership. His ability to stay composed under pressure and execute pinpoint deliveries at the crucial moment turned the game in Mumbai Indians’ favor. Time and again, Bumrah’s skill and cool head in the death overs make all the difference.
Conclusion
With this win, Mumbai Indians have advanced to Qualifier 2 and will face Punjab Kings next. MI’s experience and calm under pressure helped secure the victory. Now, they will aim to keep their momentum going to chase the title. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titan’s campaign ends here, but they showed promise throughout the season. They will look to learn and come back stronger next year.
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Top Twitter/X Reactions from Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Eliminator, IPL 2025
You can never be set enough to face a Bumrah's yorker. Even if you playing on 500, he can make you look unsettled.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 30, 2025
Sai Sudarshan was so so good today until the lap shot. Brilliant inning nonetheless.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 30, 2025
Dropped catches cost Gujarat dear. And then there was a stumbling block called Bumrah. Super contest, but Mumbai a notch better in every crisis in the middle
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 30, 2025
Sai Sudharsan is playing on a completely different level. Just amazing to watch #GTvMI #IPL2025
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 30, 2025
A game worthy of an eliminator! Great campaign by @gujarat_titans but their fielding and the star power of @mipaltan made the difference
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 30, 2025
Huge match and and Rohit’s XXL batting performance.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 30, 2025
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