Fri May 30 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in the IPL 2025 Eliminator match. Rohit Sharma’s impressive 81-run innings was instrumental in MI posting a total of 228/5. GT fought hard, with Sai Sudarshan scoring 80 and Washington Sundar contributing 48, but ultimately fell short. Kusal Mendis, making his IPL debut for GT, had a disappointing performance, dropping crucial catches and getting dismissed hit-wicket. MI will now face the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.

**News Article:**

**Mumbai Indians Advance to Qualifier 2 After Eliminating Gujarat Titans**

**Mumbai, India – May 31, 2025** – The Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a spot in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 after defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in a thrilling Eliminator match held on Friday, May 30th. MI will now face the Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on June 1st for a chance to advance to the final.

Rohit Sharma spearheaded the MI batting attack with a blistering 81 off 50 balls, guiding his team to a formidable total of 228/5. Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Jonny Bairstow (47) also contributed valuable runs. GT bowlers Prasidh Krishna and R Sai Kishore each claimed two wickets.

GT’s chase was valiant, with Sai Sudarshan scoring a well-crafted 80 and Washington Sundar adding a quickfire 48. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the daunting target.

Making his IPL debut for the Gujarat Titans, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis endured a forgettable match. Mendis dropped two crucial catches, one of Rohit Sharma and another of Suryakumar Yadav, both of whom went on to score significant runs. To add to his woes, Mendis was dismissed hit-wicket for 20, further denting GT’s chances.

Rohit Sharma was also given a life when Gerald Coetzee dropped the catch in the second over when he was at 3. Again in the third over by Kusal Mendis off Mohammed Siraj’s delivery.

Mumbai Indians will now look to carry their momentum into Qualifier 2 as they aim for a spot in the IPL 2025 final.

**GT Playing XI:** Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

**MI Playing XI:** Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson

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