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GT extended their unbeaten run against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, securing a dominant 36-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Sai Sudharsan (63 off 41), Shubman Gill (38 off 27), and Jos Buttler (39 off 24) powered the hosts to a formidable 196/8 on a slightly low-bouncing black soil pitch. In response, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna delivered match-winning spells, restricting MI to 160/6 and handing them their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2025.
Turning Point: When Titans Seized Control
MI were in contention at the halfway mark, reaching 86/2 while chasing 196. However, the hosts shifted the momentum decisively from the 12th over onwards. Prasidh Krishna was introduced into the attack and immediately broke a crucial partnership between Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav. He later dismissed Suryakumar, finishing with stellar figures of 2/18. Between the 12th and 18th overs, Titans conceded only 37 runs, tightening their grip on the game. Krishna’s impact was so profound that they didn’t even require Rashid Khan in the latter half of their defense.
GT Innings Overview
PowerPlay: Strong Start by Sudharsan and Gill
Phase Score: 66/0 [RR: 11.00, 4s/6s: 7/2]
Gill and Sudharsan provided a steady foundation, overcoming early discipline from Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. The introduction of spin turned the tide in favor of the batting side as Sudharsan and Gill capitalized, amassing 35 runs in the last two overs of the PowerPlay.
GT Middle Overs: Buttler Injects Momentum
Phase Score: 74/2 [RR: 8.22, 4s/6s: 6/1]
Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner momentarily slowed the run rate, leading to Gill’s dismissal. However, Buttler counter-attacked with crucial boundaries. Sudharsan completed his fifty off 33 balls, ensuring the scoring rate remained brisk.
Death Overs: Late Collapse but Titans Near 200
Phase Score: 56/6 [RR: 11.20, 4s/6s: 0/6]
Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, and Sudharsan attempted big shots but perished in quick succession. However, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada provided finishing touches, pushing the team to a competitive 196/8.
MI Innings Overview
PowerPlay: Early Blows by Siraj
Phase Score: 48/2 [RR: 8.00, 4s/6s: 5/2]
Rohit Sharma started well but fell to Siraj, who also dismissed Ryan Rickelton. MI found themselves trailing the opposition’s PowerPlay score by 18 runs, adding early pressure to their chase.
Middle Overs: MI Falters After Promising Start
Phase Score: 70/2 [RR: 7.77, 4s/6s: 3/3]
Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav stitched a promising stand but struggled to accelerate. Prasidh Krishna’s introduction changed the game as he dismissed Tilak and later Suryakumar, leaving MI with an uphill task.
Death Overs: Bowlers Seal the Deal
Phase Score: 42/2 [RR: 8.40, 4s/6s: 4/2]
Needing 77 off the last 24 balls, MI lost Pandya and struggled to find the required acceleration. Despite some late hits from Naman Dhir and Santner, disciplined bowling secured a comfortable victory.
Match Summary
GT: 196/8 in 20 overs (Sai Sudharsan 63, Jos Buttler 39, Shubman Gill 38; Hardik Pandya 2/29)
Mumbai Indians: 160/6 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 48, Tilak Varma 39; Prasidh Krishna 2/18, Mohammed Siraj 2/34)
Result: Titans won by 36 runs.
What’s Next?
GT will travel to Bengaluru to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 2, while Mumbai return home to host Kolkata Knight Riders on March 31.
