Gujarat Titans (GT) put up a strong batting display in the first innings against Mumbai Indians (MI), setting a competitive total of 196/8. The opening partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill provided a solid start, helping the Titans gain momentum in the powerplay. Jos Buttler’s contribution of 39 runs further strengthened the innings, ensuring GT had a strong foundation to defend.
In the second innings, the Titans bowlers delivered an impressive performance to restrict Mumbai Indians in their chase. Prasidh Krishna stood out with his brilliance, delivering a spell that dismantled MI’s batting lineup. He played a crucial role in removing top scorers, including Suryakumar Yadav, who fell just two runs short of his half-century. Krishna also dismissed Tilak Varma, who managed 39 runs off 36 balls. His ability to use slower balls effectively made a significant impact, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy Lacked Finesse
It was a successful outing for Gujarat Titans and their skipper, Shubman Gill, as they secured their first win of the IPL 2025 season. Gill’s 38 off 27 balls was valuable in setting up the Titans’ total. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya had a disappointing day. Despite picking up two wickets in the first innings, his efforts were not enough to turn the game in MI’s favour. Especially, the way he struggled with the bat, it was quite disappointing The 36-run defeat highlighted the underwhelming performance of his team, leaving them searching for their first win of the season.
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