KKN Gurugram Desk | In a historic clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the Mumbai Indians (MI) triumphed over the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. This match set a new record for the highest aggregate runs in an IPL playoff game, with a combined total of 436 runs.
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Match Summary
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Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
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Date: May 30, 2025
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Result: Mumbai Indians won by 20 runs
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Scores:
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Mumbai Indians: 228/5 (20 overs)
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Gujarat Titans: 208/6 (20 overs)
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Mumbai Indians Innings
Opting to bat first, MI posted a formidable total of 228 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a scintillating 81 off 50 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes. Jonny Bairstow, making his debut for MI, contributed a quickfire 47 off 22 balls. The middle order maintained the momentum with Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20), Tilak Varma (25 off 13), and Hardik Pandya (22* off 9) adding valuable runs. MI’s innings featured a total of 17 sixes, setting a new record for the most sixes in an IPL playoff match.
Gujarat Titans Innings
Chasing a daunting target of 229, GT’s innings got off to a shaky start with the early dismissal of captain Shubman Gill for just 1 run. Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings with a valiant 80 off 49 balls, while Washington Sundar added a brisk 48 off 24. Despite their efforts, GT fell short, finishing at 208/6 in their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was instrumental in MI’s defense, delivering a tight spell of 1/27 in 4 overs.
Record-Breaking Feats
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Highest Aggregate in IPL Playoffs: The combined total of 436 runs surpassed the previous record of 428 runs set by Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings in the 2014 Qualifier 2.
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Most Sixes in an IPL Playoff Match: MI’s 17 sixes in this match set a new benchmark for the most sixes in an IPL playoff game.
Player of the Match
Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Match for his explosive 81-run innings, which laid the foundation for MI’s imposing total.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2, where they will face Punjab Kings for a spot in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT will be remembered as one of the most thrilling and high-scoring matches in playoff history. Both teams showcased exceptional talent and resilience, but it was MI’s superior performance that secured their progression in the tournament.
