GT vs MI Eliminator, IPL 2025: The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh hosted a thrilling IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday, where Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs to reach Qualifier 2. They will now face the Punjab Kings on Sunday, June 1.
GT vs MI Eliminator, IPL 2025: MI Power Past GT to Enter Qualifier 2
MI chose to bat first after winning the toss and got a great start with Rohit Sharma scoring a brilliant 81 off 50 balls. He was well supported by Jonny Bairstow (47), Suryakumar Yadav (33), and Tilak Varma (25), who all added important runs. In the last six overs, MI hit nine sixes, including three from Hardik Pandya in the final over, and ended with a strong total of 228/5.
Chasing 229, Gujarat Titans got off to a good start with a 64-run stand between Kusal Mendis and Sai Sudharsan after Shubman Gill fell in the first over. Mendis was out hit-wicket for 20 on debut, while Sudharsan played a strong knock of 80 from 49 balls, crossing 700 runs this season.
Washington Sundar scored 48 off 24 to keep GT in the chase, but Jasprit Bumrah dismissed him with a perfect yorker. MI’s impact player, Ashwani Kuma,r bowled tightly, and GT needed 45 from the last 3 overs. Trent Boult gave away only 12 in the 19th over.
GT vs MI Eliminator, IPL 2025: Fans React as Gujarat Titans Crash Out
With 24 needed off the last over, Richard Gleeson bowled despite an injury and gave away just 3 runs to seal the win for MI.
Meanwhile, fans have flooded social media with their amazing tweets following the Gujarat Titans’ defeat in the Eliminator round. Check out the reactions of the fans:
What a comeback by Mumbai Indians! 🔥
Into Qualifier 2 like true champions 💙
The Blue Brigade is back in business! 💥
Big congratulations to #MumbaiIndians on this thrilling win! 💐
Two step closer to the final keep roaring! 🏆#MIvsGT #JaspritBumrah #GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/TY529ZBNPJ— Sunil Yadav (#MainHoonPDAParivar) (@sunil3_ydv) May 30, 2025
From 10th Position to the Qualifiers 2 🔥🔥 PEAK CINEMA !!!#MIvsGT #GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/GjuLbJActM
— Let's X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) May 30, 2025
The Rohit Sharma Show🔥 #MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/By6Q2h33MA
— A D V A I T H (@advaithspeaks) May 30, 2025
When Ambani saab plays 🔥#MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/ze7pe2X1xW
— Wellu (@Wellutwt) May 30, 2025
Winning MOM in playoffs at the age of 38.
If any cricketer wants to know how to play after 30s, learn it from Rohit Sharma. #MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/6rZAM3FO9b
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) May 30, 2025
🔥🔥 CONGRATULATIONS Mumbai Indians 🔥🔥
Mumbai Indians Won the match against Gujarat Titans 🎉🎉🎉#MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/bt9fc3wPb0
— Shruti Pandey 🚩 (@Pandeyshruti252) May 30, 2025
Rohit Sharma: 🗣️
“ When I score, it’s confirmed that we are going to win.”#MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/NS7u5TgFOW
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) May 30, 2025
Now, Mumbai Indians will lock horns against Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 round, and the winner of that match will meet RCB in the finals.
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