Gujarat Titans Send Mumbai Indians Packing in High-Pressure Clash
This one was intense. Gujarat Titans took on Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, and it was do or die for both sides. In the end, GT handled the pressure better and walked away with a 36-run win. That means Mumbai’s IPL run is done for the year, while Gujarat still has a shot at the title.
You could feel the tension from the start — knockout games always bring that edge — but Gujarat just looked more locked in from ball one.
GT’s Batting Did the Job Early On
Gujarat chose to bat first, and honestly, that decision worked out great for them. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened the innings with a calm and steady partnership. They didn’t go too flashy early but built the base well, putting together 78 runs before the first wicket fell. Sudharsan was especially impressive — 63 off 41 balls, just quietly doing his thing without forcing it.
Then Jos Buttler stepped in and added some energy with a quick 39. Gujarat did lose a few wickets towards the end — some sloppy shots, some good bowling — but they still put up 196 runs, which is a solid total in a big game like this. Hardik Pandya did try to pull things back for Mumbai with the ball, grabbing two wickets, but GT had already done the damage.
Mumbai Never Really Got Going
When Mumbai came out to chase, it just felt off. They lost Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton early, which always puts pressure on the rest of the lineup. Mohammed Siraj bowled with purpose — he didn’t just take wickets, he shut down the momentum.
Suryakumar Yadav was probably the only real bright spot in the chase. He played some brave shots and got to 48 pretty quickly. But he needed someone to stick with him and no one really did. Once SKY was gone, it felt like the game started slipping away for good. Prasidh Krishna bowled a really clever spell — just 18 runs in his 4 overs and two key wickets. That sort of tight bowling makes a huge difference in crunch games.
Mumbai ended at 160 for 6. They were never truly in the chase once the early wickets fell. It just didn’t click for them today.
Moments That Shifted the Match
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That 78-run stand between Gill and Sudharsan gave GT all the control early.
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Between overs 12 to 16, Mumbai slowed down big time — only 23 runs and three wickets fell. That was probably the turning point.
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Siraj and Krishna’s bowling spells were calm, smart, and just ruthless at the right time.
What Happens Now?
So that’s it for Mumbai. Their IPL 2025 campaign ends here. It wasn’t their worst season, but this game just wasn’t theirs. Gujarat, on the other hand, keep marching on. They’ll now play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 — one win away from the final.
It’s clear GT is peaking at the right time. If they can carry this confidence into the next game, they’ll be a tough team to stop.
