In the ninth game(Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians) of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) achieved a formidable 36-run win against Mumbai Indians (MI).
Match Summary(GT vs MI):
Choosing to bat first on a black-soil pitch, MI’s choice proved detrimental as GT set a strong total of 196 for 8 in their 20 overs. In reply, MI scored 160 for 6, missing the target by 36 runs.
Essential Performances
- Sai Sudharsan’s Fiery Beginning: Opening batsman Sai Sudharsan established the momentum for GT with a scorching 63 off 41 deliveries, leading the team to 66 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s Brave Knock: Even with MI’s defeat, Suryakumar Yadav showed determination, scoring a brisk 48 from 28 balls, thus keeping MI’s hopes of victory alive.
Summary of the Scorecard(GT vs MI)
Gujarat Titans’ Batting: 196/8 in 20 overs
Leading Scorers:
Sai Sudharsan: 63 runs off 41 balls
Jos Buttler: 39 runs off 24 deliveries
Shubman Gill: 38 (27 deliveries)
Hardik Pandya: 2 for 29
Significant Bowling (MI):
Mumbai Indians Batting:160 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs
Leading Scorers:
Suryakumar Yadav: 48 runs off 28 balls
Tilak Varma: 39 (35 deliveries)
Significant Bowling (GT):
Prasidh Krishna: 2 wickets for 18 runs
Mohammed Siraj: 2 wickets for 34 runs
For detailed match stats, visit ESPN Cricinfo
Reflections After the Match:
- GT’s skipper, Shubman Gill, commended the team’s showing, emphasizing the successful utilization of local conditions and the tactical choice to compete on a black-soil surface.
- In contrast, MI’s captain, Hardik Pandya, admitted the batting lineup needed to get better. He stressed how important it was for players to step up and perform better in the coming games.