• Sai Sudharsan’s valiant 80 runs went in vain as MI powered through GT in IPL 2025 Eliminator by 20 runs.

  • MI will now face PBKS in the Qualifier 2 on June 1.

Fans go berserk as MI pip GT in a thrilling IPL 2025 Eliminator to settle Qualifier 2 with PBKS
Fans go berserk as MI pip GT in a thrilling IPL 2025 Eliminator to settle Qualifier 2 with PBKS (Image source: X)

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The IPL 2025 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur delivered a spectacle worthy of its high stakes. Mumbai Indians (MI), entering the playoffs as the fourth-placed team, faced off against Gujarat Titans (GT), who had finished third after a late-season stumble. With a place in Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings hanging in the balance, both teams came out swinging, but it was MI who emerged triumphant, sending their fans into a frenzy and booking a date with PBKS for a shot at the final.

Rohit Sharma’s masterclass set the stage for MI in Eliminator

Opting to bat first in this do-or-die clash, MI’s approach was aggressive from the outset. The tone was set by none other than Rohit Sharma, who rolled back the years with a vintage display. Rohit, dropped twice early in his innings, made GT pay dearly as he compiled a breathtaking 81 off just 50 balls, peppering the boundary with elegant drives and powerful pulls. His innings not only steadied MI after an early wicket but also provided the perfect platform for the middle order to unleash.

Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and skipper Hardik Pandya all chipped in with brisk cameos, ensuring the momentum never dipped. By the time the dust settled, MI had posted a daunting 228/5, a total that left the GT bowlers searching for answers and fans in the stands roaring with delight. Rohit’s knock was the centerpiece—a captain’s statement in a high-pressure game, and it electrified the MI faithful who sensed something special was unfolding.

Sai Sudharsan’s lone fight goes in vain against MI

Chasing 229 was always going to be a tall order, especially after GT lost their captain Shubman Gill in the very first over. The early blow could have derailed the Titans, but Sai Sudharsan rose to the occasion with a sublime display of strokeplay. He anchored the innings, crafting a near-century and stitching together a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar to keep GT’s hopes flickering. Sudharsan’s composure and timing under pressure were a testament to his growing stature in the league.

Despite his heroics of 80 runs, the task proved insurmountable. MI’s bowling attack, led by the ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah and supported by disciplined spells from the rest of the attack, kept chipping away at the wickets. As the required rate soared, Sudharsan’s valiant effort was ultimately not enough. His majestic knock drew applause from fans and pundits alike, but it was MI who celebrated as GT’s chase fell short by 20 runs, sealing their exit from IPL 2025.

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