The much-anticipated Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans (MI vs GT) IPL 2025 Eliminator lived up to its hype, delivering a high-octane encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With both teams fighting for a spot in Qualifier 2, the match was packed with explosive batting, fiery bowling, and dramatic moments.
MI vs GT Match Scorecard: Key Highlights
Gujarat Titans Innings: Bairstow’s Blitz & Pandya’s Captaincy
Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya, posted a competitive total of 185/7 in their 20 overs. Jonny Bairstow was the standout performer, smashing a quickfire 72 off 42 balls, including 5 sixes and 4 fours. His aggressive start set the tone, but Mumbai Indians’ bowlers fought back in the death overs.
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Trent Boult (2/28) struck early, removing Shubman Gill cheaply.
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Tilak Varma (1/22) contributed with a crucial wicket.
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Raj Bawa (2/35) impressed with his medium pace, dismissing David Miller and Rahul Tewatia at critical moments.
Mumbai Indians Chase: Varma’s Heroics & Last-Over Drama
In response, Mumbai Indians had a shaky start, losing Rohit Sharma early. However, Tilak Varma (65 off 39) and Suryakumar Yadav (48 off 30) steadied the innings with a brilliant partnership.
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Rashid Khan (3/32) was GT’s star bowler, breaking key partnerships.
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The match went down to the wire, with MI needing 12 off the last over.
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Jasprit Bumrah (9* off 4) hit the winning runs off the final ball, sealing a 3-wicket victory for Mumbai Indians.
Key Players: Bairstow, Varma, and Boult Shine
Jonny Bairstow (GT)
The English opener continued his IPL 2025 purple patch, playing a match-defining knock. His ability to dominate both pace and spin made him GT’s most valuable player.
Tilak Varma (MI)
The young left-hander proved his mettle under pressure, anchoring MI’s chase with a composed half-century. His six-hitting against Rashid Khan was a turning point.
Trent Boult (MI)
Boult’s early breakthroughs (including Gill’s wicket) restricted GT’s powerplay momentum, proving why he’s still one of the best new-ball bowlers in T20 cricket.
GT vs MI Timeline: How the Match Unfolded
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GT 50/1 (6 overs): Bairstow’s aggressive start.
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GT 120/3 (12 overs): Miller and Pandya rebuild.
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MI 80/2 (10 overs): Varma and SKY steady the chase.
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MI 160/5 (17 overs): Rashid’s double strike brings GT back.
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MI 186/7 (20 overs): Bumrah’s last-ball heroics win it for MI.
Where to Watch MI vs GT Live?
Fans caught the action live on:
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Star Sports Network (TV)
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JioCinema (Digital Streaming)
MI vs GT Toss Winner & Pitch Report
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GT won the toss and opted to bat first.
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The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium pitch favored batsmen early on but slowed down as the match progressed. Spinners had a big say in the middle overs.
What’s Next? Qualifier 2 Awaits
With this win, Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2, where they will face the loser of the first qualifier (likely CSK or RR). Gujarat Titans’ journey ends here, but their fight was commendable.
