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Gujarat Titans Dominate Mumbai Indians with a Clinical 36-Run Victory
Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their dominance over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, securing a convincing 36-run win. Sai Sudharsan (63 off 41), Shubman Gill (38 off 27), and Jos Buttler (39 off 24) powered GT to 196/8 on a slightly slow black soil wicket. In response, MI faltered despite a promising start, as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna dismantled their chase with disciplined bowling.
How Gujarat Titans Secured Victory
GT’s Explosive Batting Performance
PowerPlay: Gill and Sudharsan Provide a Flying Start
GT started cautiously as MI’s bowlers kept a tight line early on. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan rotated the strike before capitalizing on spinners. The turning point came when Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman was introduced, and GT counterattacked. Sudharsan smashed a six and a four in a 15-run over, while Gill struck Chahar for consecutive boundaries, bringing GT to 66/0 in six overs.
Middle Overs: Buttler Steadies the Innings
After Gill fell for 38, Buttler took charge, playing aggressively against MI’s spinners. Despite losing Sudharsan for 63, GT kept their run rate above nine per over. Buttler’s 39-run knock, which included boundaries off Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner, ensured GT maintained their momentum.
Death Overs: Late Wickets but GT Cross 190
The final overs saw GT lose quick wickets, with Hardik Pandya and Deepak Chahar picking crucial scalps. However, Sherfane Rutherford and Rashid Khan’s cameos helped GT post 196/8.
Mumbai Indians Falter Under Pressure
PowerPlay: Early Strikes Put MI on Back Foot
Mumbai Indians had a shaky start, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Rohit Sharma early. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav counterattacked, but Ryan Rickelton’s dismissal kept MI in check at 48/2.
Middle Overs: MI Struggle Against GT’s Bowling
Tilak and Suryakumar built a steady partnership, narrowing the gap with GT’s score. However, Prasidh Krishna’s introduction in the 12th over proved decisive, as he dismissed Tilak before removing Suryakumar with a well-disguised slower delivery.
Death Overs: GT’s Bowlers Tighten Grip
With MI needing 77 off 24 balls, the pressure mounted. Hardik Pandya’s wicket off Rabada sealed MI’s fate, as they managed only 160/6 in 20 overs.
Key Performers and Match Summary
Gujarat Titans Innings:
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Sai Sudharsan – 63 off 41
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Jos Buttler – 39 off 24
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Shubman Gill – 38 off 27
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Hardik Pandya (MI) – 2/29
Mumbai Indians Innings:
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Suryakumar Yadav – 48 off 32
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Tilak Varma – 39 off 31
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Prasidh Krishna (GT) – 2/18
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Mohammed Siraj (GT) – 2/34
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 36 runs.
What’s Next?
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Gujarat Titans will travel to Bengaluru to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 2.
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Mumbai Indians will play their first home game against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 31.
Check the official IPL schedule here.
