Mumbai Indians booked their berth within the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 after an emphatic win within the Eliminator towards Gujarat Titans on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday, Could 30. MI skipper Hardik Pandya received the toss and elected to bat first, and as is obvious, the choice labored wonders for them on a flat deck, which supplied supreme help to the batters.
MI posted 228 for the lack of 5 wickets, and an entire dominance by the batting order was on show within the first innings. In reply, GT didn’t begin effectively, dropping their captain Shubman Gill very cheaply. Thereafter, a couple of partnerships right here and there and B Sai Sudharsan preventing a lone battle meant that it wasn’t sufficient on the finish, with the Ahmedabad-based franchise being thrown out of the match courtesy of falling 20 runs in need of the goal.
Speaking Factors
1. Ravishing Rohit Sharma shatters GT bowlers
Recognized for his strategy stuffed with intent, Rohit Sharma batted in his merry method and gave an excellent begin to the Mumbai-based franchise. Opening the innings alongside Jonny Bairstow (47 off 22), the 38-year-old attacking batter hit 4 sixes and 9 boundaries as effectively, thereby compiling 81 off simply 50 balls. Aside from him, Tilak Varma (25 off 11), Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20), and Hardik (22 off 9) additionally performed essential cameos as effectively to put up a good whole for the five-time champions within the all-important Playoff fixture.
2. Titans go cruising, however sink,
Regardless of a shaky begin, B Sai Sudharsan (80 off 49) was good in his attacking but attentive strategy. However lack of robust help from the opposite finish made the Tamil Nadu-born the lone batter in GT’s chase. Washington Sundar did try to maintain the momentum working, however bowling brilliance from Jasprit Bumrah ended his harmful trying knock. From there, the sport tilted in MI’s favour, and the facet ultimately moved away with a win to face-off Punjab Kings within the second qualifier match on Sunday, June 1.
3. RCB await their finalists for Motera match-up
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who’ve now already certified for the grand finale on the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, can be keenly watching the sport a few nights previous to know their finalists within the final conflict on the majestic venue. The winner between MI and PBKS will transfer on to the following stage, whereas it is going to be the tip of the story for many who lose. Nevertheless, the occasion will come to fruition, solely when the Shreyas Iyer’s males cross swords towards Hardik Pandya & Co.
Who Mentioned What?
Hardik Pandya, profitable captain, mentioned
At one level of time, the sport was even-steven. I assumed the wicket received higher within the second innings. The best way Jonny began, for him to make our debut for us… the way in which Ro batted. He took his time. If you see essential video games, all these margins assist. It is quite simple: everytime you really feel the sport goes far [away], simply get him. It is like Mumbai housing costs – he is that costly! I simply have to throw the ball. I simply thought if we are able to maintain some additional runs on the finish. It was essential, Jassi comes and bowls that over, and the margin turns into larger. It may be crucial to recuperate effectively
Shubman Gill, dropping captain, mentioned
Final three or 4 overs did not go our method, however nonetheless an excellent sport of cricket. Not simple after we drop three sitters, particularly within the powerplay. Not simple for the bowlers to regulate. The message was easy: simply play the sport you wish to play. The aim was the identical for each [Sai Sudharsan and Washington]… Lot of positives for us. Final two or three video games did not go our method, however credit score to all of the gamers – particularly Sai; he was terrific. I believe 210 was par on this pitch
Rohit Sharma, Participant of the Match, mentioned
I’ve received solely 4 fifties; I believe I’d have appreciated to get extra. I do perceive the significance of taking part in the Eliminator. Once more, an entire group efficiency. Once I play, it is making an attempt to grasp how I can play my greatest. At the moment, after having these luck going my method, I knew I needed to benefit from it. I am glad I might try this, and get the group into an excellent place. We knew it could be barely difficult with the dew coming in. I’ve performed all these photographs within the sport earlier than, and sadly, I discovered fielders [today]. I received fortunate; these catches received dropped. Even after the drop, you have to play effectively. It was an excellent bowling effort as effectively. I’ve watched Bairstow over time being on the opposite facet… we all know what he can do upfront with the bat. Took his probabilities, and it got here off. We at all times search for that begin.