GT vs MI, IPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Titans secure comfortable win as Mumbai Indians fall short

Hardik Pandya attempts a double-bluff with a short delivery outside off, but Shahrukh Khan reads it perfectly. He swivels and executes a powerful pull shot, sending the ball soaring over square leg for a six. A statement shot from Shahrukh as Gujarat Titans continue their charge!

Sai Sudharsan reaches his fifty in style, bringing up the milestone off 33 balls with a well-placed single behind point. The Gujarat Titans batter raises his bat to acknowledge the applause, continuing his steady knock as GT push forward in their innings.

Mumbai Indians get a crucial breakthrough as Mujeeb Ur Rahman dismisses Jos Buttler, who was looking dangerous. The delivery was well-flighted, drawing Buttler into a false shot. A sharp edge was safely collected by wicketkeeper Rickelton, sending the GT batter back after an impressive 39 off 24 balls. This wicket could shift the momentum in MI’s favor as they look to tighten their grip on the game.

Sai Sudharsan displays remarkable skill and awareness with a clever shot off Raju’s slower bouncer. Watching the ball closely, he arches back just in time and expertly guides it over the wicketkeeper’s head for a boundary. A touch of finesse and class from the young batter!

Jos Buttler capitalizes on a slower bouncer from Raju, smashing it for four between deep mid-wicket and deep backward square leg. The delivery was so short that Raju almost hit his own toe, giving Buttler ample time to position himself and dispatch it with ease.

End of over 12, and Gujarat Titans are cruising at 109/1 with a current run rate of 9.08. Sai Sudharsan is holding firm at 42 off 28 balls, while Jos Buttler accelerates to 26 off 17 deliveries. Mitchell Santner finishes the over conceding 8 runs, taking his tally to 3-0-25-0. Hardik Pandya, with one wicket to his name, has bowled three overs for 18 runs. GT remains in control as they look to build a big total.

Mitchell Santner delivers, and Jos Buttler takes full advantage! A mistimed shot finds its way to the boundary, courtesy of some careless fielding. Mumbai Indians will be disappointed with their effort, as Buttler continues to pile on the pressure with his aggressive stroke play.

Gujarat Titans continue their strong start, reaching 101/1 at the end of 11 overs. Jos Buttler is accelerating with 21 off 13 balls, including two boundaries and a six, while Sai Sudharsan remains solid at 39 off 26 deliveries. Hardik Pandya has been economical with figures of 3-0-18-1, while Mitchell Santner concedes 17 runs in his two overs. With a current run rate of 9.18, GT looks well set for a big total.

Hardik Pandya delivers, but Jos Buttler is quick to capitalize. Charging down the track, Buttler finds the perfect gap and sends the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. His aggressive intent is clear as he looks to build momentum for Gujarat Titans in this crucial phase of the innings.

Hardik Pandya delivers a slower bumper just outside off, and Buttler attempts a pull shot. MI appeal for caught-behind, and the review is taken. Replays show a clear gap between the bat and ball, and UltraEdge confirms it. MI burn their review, and Buttler survives to bat on!

Santner delivers, and Buttler takes him on! The ball soars high into the night sky, just managing to clear the boundary for a six. A much-needed big hit for GT!

Gujarat Titans are still in a strong position at 79/1 after nine overs, with a current run rate of 8.77. Sai Sudharsan remains steady at 37 off 24 balls, while Buttler looks to settle in. Hardik Pandya has been economical, conceding just nine runs in his two overs while picking up the crucial wicket. Mitchell Santner, on the other hand, has started with a tight over, giving away only four runs.

Hardik Pandya delivers the breakthrough as Shubman Gill falls for 38 off 27 balls. Attempting a big shot, Gill mistimes it straight to deep backward square leg, where Naman Dhir takes a comfortable catch. A crucial wicket for MI as they look to break GT’s momentum!

End of over 8, Gujarat Titans reach 75/0 with a current run rate of 9.37. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill remain solid at the crease, both scoring 36 runs. Mitchell Santner concedes just 4 runs in his first over, while Hardik Pandya has been economical so far.

Santner delivers a length ball outside off, and Sudharsan executes a reverse shot, managing to scuff it behind point for a quick single.

End of over 7: GT reach 71/0, maintaining an impressive run rate of 10.14. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan remain steady at the crease, both batting on 34. Hardik Pandya concedes just 5 runs in his first over, while Chahar has been expensive with figures of 3-0-32-0.

Hardik delivers another slower one, pitching it on a length just outside off. Gill stays composed, gently guiding the ball into the off-side and swiftly running across for a single.

Chahar delivers, and Gill wastes no time in punishing it! A short ball, and Gill absolutely smashes it to the boundary.

Chahar bangs it in short on middle and leg, rushing Sudharsan into the shot. He tugs it towards deep square leg, picking up a run. But what follows is a disaster for MI—an errant throw to the bowler’s end with no one backing up allows four extra runs. “Terrible cricket!” exclaims Sunil Gavaskar on air as GT happily collects the bonus runs.

Chahar to Gill, SIX runs! A regal stroke! Gill stands tall and elegantly lofts it over the boundary, showcasing his exquisite timing and class.

Mujeeb starts his spell, but Sai Sudharsan welcomes him with authority. The first delivery, a short one outside off, sits up nicely, allowing Sudharsan to crash it through cover for a four. Not stopping there, he follows it up with an even bigger shot, dispatching the next ball over the ropes for a six. With back-to-back boundaries, Sudharsan puts GT in a commanding position, piling pressure on MI’s bowling attack.

Gujarat Titans steady at 31/0. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill both on 15, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Chahar concedes just 5 in the over, while Boult remains wicketless after two. Current Run Rate: 7.75.

Chahar to Gill, 1 run. A well-disguised leg-cutter on a back of a length just outside off. Gill waits for it, watches it closely, and dabs it gently through the backward point region for a quick single.

Boult to B Sai Sudharsan, FOUR runs. Another gorgeous stroke! Slightly overpitched outside off, Sudharsan leans into the drive and caresses it through the covers. The timing is exquisite as the ball races away to the boundary.

Gujarat Titans have maintained a steady start, reaching 14/0 at the end of 2 overs. Shubman Gill has looked fluent, scoring 12 off 8 balls with two boundaries, while Sai Sudharsan is on 2 from 4 deliveries. Deepak Chahar conceded 7 runs in his first over, matching Trent Boult’s opening spell. With both openers settling in, GT will look to build momentum in the powerplay.

Chahar delivers a marginally short ball on off, giving Gill the perfect chance to attack. The GT skipper quickly rocks back, swivels into position, and unleashes a powerful pull shot through square leg, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs.

Boult goes full on the pads, and Shubman Gill leans forward to flick it towards deep square leg. He times it well and picks up a couple of runs to get his innings underway.

Trent Boult starts with a back-of-a-length delivery outside off. Sai Sudharsan waits for it and guides it down to deep third, picking up a single to get off the mark.

The umpires and players take the field, greeted by a sea of waving flags—GT’s dominating the stands. Hardik Pandya, once a local hero, now leads Mumbai against his former team. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan open for GT, while Trent Boult takes the new ball. Slip in place, over the wicket—game on!

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