The Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their first victory of IPL 2025 with a commanding 36-run win over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. After being put into bat, GT posted a strong 196/8, thanks to standout performances by B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler.
The match turned out to be a clinical display of all-round cricket from the 2022 IPL champions, while MI’s top order once again faltered, marking their second straight defeat in the season.
Key Highlights:
Gujarat Titans Bat First, Set Challenging Target
After losing the toss, GT batted first and delivered a composed innings:
- Sai Sudharsan anchored the top order with a well-paced half-century
- Captain Shubman Gill played a fluent knock, partnering well with Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler chipped in with a quickfire 39, maintaining the scoring momentum
Despite a minor collapse in the later overs, GT managed a competitive 196/8 in 20 overs, setting a formidable total for MI.
Mumbai Indians Collapse in Chase
MI’s chase got off to a disastrous start when Mohammed Siraj removed Rohit Sharma in the first over. The momentum never shifted in their favour:
- Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with 48 runs, showing some resistance
- Prasidh Krishna delivered a game-changing spell, derailing MI’s middle order
- Hardik Pandya, returning from a suspension, impressed with the ball but failed with the bat
MI eventually folded well short of the target, finishing at 160 all out, continuing their struggle to breach the 160-run mark in IPL 2025.
Hardik Pandya’s Brutal Assessment
Speaking after the match, MI skipper Hardik Pandya didn’t mince words in his post-match interview:
“We underperformed with both bat and ball tonight. It’s important for the batting unit to step up — we haven’t crossed 160 in either game. This isn’t acceptable if we want to compete in this league.”
Pandya’s return to leadership was met with high expectations, but MI’s continued batting failures have put them on the back foot early in the season.
Key Performers – GT vs MI
For Gujarat Titans:
- Sai Sudharsan: 63 runs
- Shubman Gill: 63 runs
- Jos Buttler: 39 runs
- Prasidh Krishna: Crucial wickets in the middle overs
For Mumbai Indians:
- Suryakumar Yadav: 48 runs
- Hardik Pandya: Economical with the ball but dismissed cheaply
- Trent Boult: Provided breakthroughs but lacked support
Gujarat Titans Show Intent, MI Faces Early Pressure
With this victory, gujarat titans bounce back strongly after their opening defeat, while Mumbai Indians find themselves in early-season trouble, failing to fire as a unit. The GT squad, under Shubman Gill’s leadership, showed balance and grit—qualities that could shape their 2025 campaign.
For MI, questions loom over form, intent, and consistency, especially from their senior Indian players. As the tournament heats up, Pandya and his team must regroup quickly or risk falling behind in the playoff race.
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