Gujarat Titans Outshine Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Thriller: Highlights and Scorecard Breakdown

On March 29, 2025, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed an electrifying IPL clash between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Mumbai Indians (MI). The match, part of the IPL 2025 season, showcased a blend of tactical brilliance, individual heroics, and a nail-biting finish, with GT emerging victorious by 36 runs. This game marked GT’s first win of the season, while MI continued their early struggles, remaining winless after two matches.

Match Overview

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first, banking on the dew factor to aid their chase later in the evening. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, posted a formidable 196/8 in their 20 overs, setting the stage for an intriguing battle. Mumbai Indians, despite a valiant effort from Suryakumar Yadav, faltered in their chase, finishing at 160/6.

Gujarat Titans Innings: Sai Sudharsan’s Masterclass

The Titans’ batting innings kicked off with a steady start from openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Gill, the captain, played a composed knock of 33 off 25 balls, laying a solid foundation. However, it was Sudharsan who stole the show with a brilliant 63 off 41 balls, including six fours and two sixes. His ability to rotate the strike and punish loose deliveries kept the scoreboard ticking.

Jos Buttler, playing as the wicketkeeper-batter, contributed a quickfire 34 off 22 balls, adding impetus in the middle overs. The late flourish came from Rahul Tewatia (22 off 14) and Sherfane Rutherford (18 off 10), though Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Hardik Pandya (2/29) and Trent Boult (2/35), pulled things back in the death overs to restrict GT below the 200-mark.

Gujarat Titans Scorecard:

Shubman Gill (c) – 33 (25)
Sai Sudharsan – 63 (41)
Jos Buttler (wk) – 34 (22)
Rahul Tewatia – 22 (14)
Sherfane Rutherford – 18 (10)
Rashid Khan – 8 (6)
Others – Minor contributions
Extras – 11
Total: 196/8 in 20 overs
Bowling Highlights (MI): Hardik Pandya 2/29, Trent Boult 2/35, Deepak Chahar 1/42

Mumbai Indians Innings: A Chase That Fizzled Out

Mumbai’s pursuit of 197 began disastrously as Mohammed Siraj struck in the first over, dismissing Rohit Sharma for just 8. Ryan Rickelton followed soon after, falling for 6, leaving MI reeling at 14/2. Suryakumar Yadav, leading from the front as captain, fought valiantly with a well-crafted 48 off 28 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. His partnership with Tilak Varma (39 off 36) offered hope, adding 62 runs for the third wicket.

However, Prasidh Krishna turned the game on its head with a sensational spell of 2/18 in 4 overs. He removed Varma, caught at long-on,ocampo and later ended Yadav’s resistance, triggering a collapse. Hardik Pandya’s 11 off 17 was a disappointing return, and despite late efforts from Naman Dhir (15* off 12) and Mitchell Santner (18* off 10), MI fell short at 160/6.

Mumbai Indians Scorecard:

Rohit Sharma – 8 (4)
Ryan Rickelton (wk) – 6 (9)
Suryakumar Yadav (c) – 48 (28)
Tilak Varma – 39 (36)
Hardik Pandya – 11 (17)
Naman Dhir – 15* (12)
Mitchell Santner – 18* (10)
Extras – 15
Total: 160/6 in 20 overs
Bowling Highlights (GT): Prasidh Krishna 2/18, Mohammed Siraj 2/30, Rashid Khan 1/25

Key Highlights

Sai Sudharsan’s Match-Defining Knock: Sudharsan’s 63 was the backbone of GT’s total, earning him accolades for his adaptability on a tricky surface.
Prasidh Krishna’s Game-Changing Spell: Named Player of the Match, Krishna’s wickets of Varma and Yadav shifted the momentum decisively in GT’s favor.
MI’s Top-Order Woes: The early dismissals of Sharma and Rickelton exposed MI’s vulnerability, putting undue pressure on the middle order.
Rashid Khan’s Control: The Afghan spinner’s 1/25 in 4 overs stifled MI’s scoring rate in the middle overs, proving his worth yet again.

Post-Match Reflections

Shubman Gill praised his team’s resilience, highlighting the bowlers’ ability to defend a competitive total. Hardik Pandya, reflecting on MI’s loss, admitted they were “20 runs short in both phases,” pointing to lapses in execution with bat and ball. The result underscored GT’s dominance at home against MI, maintaining their 3-0 record at Ahmedabad.

What’s Next?

Gujarat Titans will look to build on this momentum, while Mumbai Indians face an uphill task to regroup and address their batting frailties. This match, a testament to IPL’s unpredictability, sets the tone for an exciting season ahead.