Mumbai Indians (MI) pulled off a 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur on Friday (May 30).
Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah emerged as a key performer in the high-scoring encounter, which saw over 430 runs being scored.
GT fought hard in the 229-run chase. Sai Sudharsan’s 49-ball 80 kept them in the contest, but a lack of support from other batters eventually came back to bite the 2022 champions. Among other batters, only Washington Sundar (48 off 24) returned with an impactful knock.
During the chase, a notable incident took place, involving Bumrah and the MI support staff members.
Mumbai’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene and batting coach Kieron Pollard attempted to pass on some instructions to Bumrah at the boundary line. The right-arm quick, however, displayed his confidence by gesturing them to be relaxed.
Bumrah's assertion proved correct as he delivered a crucial yorker to dismiss Sundar in the 14th over. This dismissal proved a turning point, as it was followed by another wicket, ultimately leading to Gujarat's defeat.
Bumrah's exceptional bowling figures of 1/27 in four overs stood out in a game dominated by batters from both sides.
With this victory, Mumbai Indians set up a Qualifier 2 clash against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on June 1. The winner will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3.
