Gujarat Titans (GT) registered their first victory of the IPL 2025 season with a commanding 36-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI). The match, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw GT put up a strong total of 196/8 before their bowlers dismantled MI’s batting lineup. Despite Suryakumar Yadav’s resistance, MI never truly recovered from an early collapse triggered by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
GT’s Strong Batting Performance After being put into bat by MI captain Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans got off to a steady start. Despite losing an early wicket, their innings was anchored by young talent B Sai Sudharsan, who played a brilliant knock. Sudharsan’s half-century laid the foundation for GT’s competitive total.
Captain Shubman Gill contributed crucial runs in the middle overs, showing composure against MI’s pace attack. Jos Buttler, playing his first season with GT, added valuable quick runs to push the total towards the 200-mark. Contributions from the lower order ensured GT finished with a competitive 196/8 in 20 overs.
MI’s bowlers had their moments, with Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya delivering tight spells. Hardik, in his first match back from suspension, impressed with his controlled bowling, picking up key wickets. However, their inability to restrict runs in the final overs hurt MI’s chances.
Mumbai Indians’ Struggles in the Chase Chasing 197, MI’s innings got off to the worst possible start. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck in the very first over by Mohammed Siraj, setting the tone for MI’s struggles. The early loss rattled the batting lineup, and MI continued to lose wickets at regular intervals.
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma attempted to stabilize the innings, but Prasidh Krishna bowled a sensational spell to remove both in quick succession. With the scoreboard pressure mounting, MI’s middle order crumbled, leaving too much responsibility on Suryakumar Yadav.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Lone Battle One of MI’s few positives from the match was Suryakumar Yadav’s determined effort. The aggressive batter fought hard, scoring 48 runs in a valiant knock. He played some trademark stylish strokes and kept MI’s hopes alive for a brief period. However, the lack of support from the other end meant that MI’s chances kept fading away.
Even an experienced finisher like Tim David couldn’t rescue the innings, as GT’s disciplined bowling attack continued to pile on the pressure. Eventually, MI folded for 160, falling short by 36 runs.
GT’s Bowlers Seal the Win Gujarat Titans’ bowling unit executed their plans brilliantly. Mohammed Siraj provided the early breakthrough, while Prasidh Krishna’s pace and accuracy tore through MI’s top order. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad controlled the middle overs with their spin, not allowing MI batters to settle.
Rashid Khan, in particular, was economical and chipped in with crucial wickets. Joshua Little and Mohit Sharma provided good support, ensuring MI never gained any momentum in their chase. Their well-rounded effort sealed GT’s first win of IPL 2025.
Hardik Pandya’s Mixed Outing MI captain Hardik Pandya had a mixed day at the office. Returning to the team after serving a suspension, he bowled well and picked up key wickets. However, his batting performance was underwhelming, as he failed to provide the stability MI needed in their chase. His dismissal at a crucial stage further derailed MI’s hopes of staging a comeback.
Conclusion Gujarat Titans’ all-round performance saw them claim a well-deserved victory against Mumbai Indians. Their batters set up a strong total, and their bowlers executed their plans perfectly to defend the target. On the other hand, MI’s top-order failures and lack of partnerships cost them the game, despite Suryakumar Yadav’s resistance.
GT will look to build on this momentum as the IPL 2025 season progresses, while MI will need to regroup and address their batting vulnerabilities before their next fixture.