GT vs MI Eliminator: In a high-stakes Eliminator clash at Mullanpur, the Mumbai Indians once again proved why they are a force to reckon with in IPL playoffs. Under the pressure of a must-win game, MI rose to the occasion with a fiery batting performance and a calm, calculated bowling display, defeating the Gujarat Titans by 20 runs and advancing to Qualifier 2, where they will now face the Punjab Kings.
<h2>GT vs MI Match Summary</h2>
TOSS: Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bat first.
Mumbai Indians Playing11: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson (Impact: Ashwini Kumar)
Gujarat Titans Playing11: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (Impact- Sherfane Rutherford)
Opting to bat first, MI laid the foundation with a blazing opening stand. Rohit Sharma, who was dropped twice early by Coetzee and Mendis, made GT pay dearly. He struck a brilliant 81 off 50 balls, playing a mix of classical strokes and innovative sweeps. Partnering with him at the top was Jonny Bairstow, brought in for the departing Ryan Rickelton. 
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The Englishman wasted no time on debut for his new team, smashing a quickfire 47 off just 22 balls. Their 84-run partnership set the tone perfectly in the powerplay. The middle order carried the momentum forward, with Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya all chipping in.
Each of them cleared the ropes three times, as MI hammered 17 sixes in total – the joint third-most in an IPL innings this season. Hardik delivered the final flourish, smashing Coetzee for three sixes in the 20th over to take MI to a towering 228 – the second-highest total in IPL playoff history.
Gujarat Titans, staring at a mountain of runs, lost Shubman Gill early. But Sai Sudharsan and Kusal Mendis kept their hopes alive with a gutsy partnership. Sudharsan, continuing his dream season, showed brilliance once again with his strokeplay. But when Bumrah returned, the game turned.
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Jasprit Bumrah, the master of death bowling, clean bowled Washington Sundar with a thunderous yorker that left the batter doing an unintentional split. That moment cracked open the chase, and MI’s bowlers seized control. Sudharsan's wicket, while attempting a scoop, was the final nail. GT couldn't recover after that, especially with Bumrah and his fellow bowlers keeping things tight despite the dew.
The crowd at Mullanpur witnessed a spectacle – the highest ever aggregate in an IPL playoff match (436 runs) and a game filled with big hits, tension, and drama. However, in the end, experience ultimately prevailed over effort.
With this win, Mumbai Indians extended their incredible playoff record, now boasting 10 wins out of 12 playoff games since 2015. Their unbeaten streak while defending 200-plus totals remains intact at 18-0.
As Gujarat Titans exit the tournament, MI march ahead with confidence, ready to take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. One more hurdle stands between them and the final – and with momentum on their side, the five-time champions are far from done.

GT vs MI Eliminator: MI Raced to QUALIFIER 2 Defeating Gujarat Titans by 20 Runs at Mullanpur

Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the Eliminator at Mullanpur, powered by Rohit’s 81 and Bumrah’s brilliance, securing a spot in Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings.

Rohit and Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs to reach Qualifier 2 in style.

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Mumbai Indians have won the Eliminator and advanced to Qualifier 2, and the anchor of the great win was MI veteran Rohit Sharma. Having advanced to the next knockout game of the season, Sharma’s return to form will be a huge advantage for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Indians" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumbai Indians</a>. 
Rohit Sharma has been part of the Mumbai Indians since 2011; he has been MI’s most successful batter, having scored the second-highest runs in the history of the IPL. Sharma has won 5 titles as skipper of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and also one Champions League Trophy with MI. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> has scored 7038 runs, having starred in 271 IPL matches in his career, as the veteran batter has many records up his sleeve. His record runs in the eliminator helped MI take a leap over the Titans into Qualifier 2. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Three major milestones Rohit Sharma aced in the Eliminator of IPL 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1. Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian to complete 300 sixes in the IPL</h3>
Rohit Sharma, the veteran Indian batsman and the greatest six-hitter from the nation, aced a huge record in the IPL as he became the first Indian to have hit 300+ sixes in the IPL. Chris Gayle is the only batsman who has hit more sixes than Rohit, as Rohit is also the second-highest six-hitter in the IPL. 
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<h3 dir="ltr">2. Rohit Sharma has the most POTM awards among Indians </h3>
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Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Match for his 81-run knock. This was the 21st POTM award for Sharma in IPL history, as he became the recipient of the most Player of the Match awards. Behind him is Virat Kohli with 19 awards, while Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers both lead with 22 and 25 POTM awards, respectively. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3. Rohit Sharma has the highest individual score for MI in IPL playoffs</h3>
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Rohit Sharma, with 81 runs against GT, surpassed the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Dwayne Smith to become the highest individual scorer for the Mumbai Indians, while he also has the most runs (397) batting for the Mumbai Indians in the playoffs. 
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Top 3 milestones Rohit Sharma aced in the Eliminator match against the Gujarat Titans

Mumbai Indians have won the Eliminator and advanced to Qualifier 2, and the anchor of the great win was MI veteran Rohit Sharma. Having advanced to the next knockout game of the season, Sharma’s return to form will be a huge advantage for the Mumbai Indians.  In the innings, Rohit went on to break multiple records in a row.

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