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**Mumbai Indians Advance in IPL Playoffs, Edge Out Gujarat Titans**

**MULLANPUR:** The Mumbai Indians defeated the Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in Eliminator 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mullanpur on Friday, keeping their title hopes alive. The victory propels Mumbai into Qualifier 2, where they will face the Punjab Kings on June 1st for a chance to compete against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final.

Mumbai Indians, batting first, set a formidable target of 228/5, thanks to a blistering start from Rohit Sharma (81 off 50) and Jonny Bairstow (47). Sharma hit nine fours and four sixes. Suryakumar Yadav (33), Tilak Varma (25) and Hardik Pandya (22 not out) also contributed with the bat.

Gujarat Titans fought valiantly in their chase, with Sai Sudharsan (80) and Washington Sundar (48) leading the charge. However, after their dismissals, the required run rate proved too steep, and they ultimately fell short, finishing at 208/6.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill lamented dropped catches as a key factor in the loss. “Last three-four overs didn’t go our way but still a good game. Definitely not easy when we drop 3 sitters. Wasn’t easy for the bowlers to control and doesn’t help when you drop 3 catches,” he said after the game.

The Qualifier 2 match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings is scheduled for June 1st, with the winner advancing to the final against RCB on June 3rd.

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