Gujarat Titans Beat Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs – IPL 2025 Match 7:
Gujarat Titans (GT) registered a commanding 36-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 7 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. After setting a formidable target of 197, GT’s bowling attack successfully restricted MI to 160, sealing their second win of the season.
Match Details
• Match: GT vs MI, Match 7, IPL 2025
• Date: [Insert Date]
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Toss: Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: Gujarat Titans won by 36 runs
• Man of the Match: [Insert Player Name]
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GT’s Batting Performance
Batting first, Gujarat Titans put up an impressive total of 196/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan played a crucial knock of 63 runs off 41 balls, anchoring the innings with smart stroke play. Skipper Shubman Gill added 38 off 27 balls, while Jos Buttler contributed a quick 39 off 24 balls to accelerate the scoring.
The middle-order saw some useful cameos from Sherfane Rutherford (18 off 11) and Rashid Khan (6 off 4), but MI’s bowlers kept chipping away with wickets. Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, and Prasidh Krishna were among the key wicket-takers, ensuring GT didn’t cross the 200-run mark.
Fall of Wickets:
• 78/1 (Shubman Gill, 8.3 overs)
• 129/2 (Jos Buttler, 13.5 overs)
• 146/3 (Sai Sudharsan, 15.3 overs)
• 179/4 (Sherfane Rutherford, 17.6 overs)
• 179/5 (Rahul Tewatia, 18.1 overs)
• 179/6 (Sherfane Rutherford, 18.2 overs)
• 194/7 (Rashid Khan, 19.4 overs)
• 196/8 (Sai Kishore, 19.6 overs)
GT’s Batting Highlights:
• Sai Sudharsan: 63 (41) – 4 fours, 2 sixes
• Shubman Gill: 38 (27) – 4 fours, 1 six
• Jos Buttler: 39 (24) – 5 fours, 1 six
• Sherfane Rutherford: 18 (11) – 0 fours, 2 sixes
MI’s Bowling Performance
Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack had some effective moments, with Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman each picking up crucial wickets. Hardik Pandya (2/31) and Trent Boult (1/30) were the standout bowlers, while Satyanarayana Raju and Deepak Chahar also contributed.
MI’s Batting Performance
Chasing a target of 197, Mumbai Indians lost early wickets, with Rohit Sharma (8) and Ryan Rickelton (6) falling within the powerplay. Suryakumar Yadav played a counter-attacking innings of 48 off 28 balls, supported by Tilak Varma’s steady 39 off 36 balls.
However, MI’s middle order collapsed under pressure. Hardik Pandya struggled with his timing, managing only 11 off 17 balls, while rookie Raghav Minz departed cheaply for 3 runs. Mitchell Santner (18 off 9) and Naman Dhir (18 off 11) tried to add late runs, but MI ultimately fell short, finishing at 160/6 in 20 overs.
Fall of Wickets:
• 8/1 (Rohit Sharma, 0.4 overs)
• 35/2 (Ryan Rickelton, 4.3 overs)
• 97/3 (Tilak Varma, 11.3 overs)
• 108/4 (Raghav Minz, 12.6 overs)
• 120/5 (Suryakumar Yadav, 15.6 overs)
• 124/6 (Hardik Pandya, 16.6 overs)
MI’s Batting Highlights:
• Suryakumar Yadav: 48 (28) – 1 four, 4 sixes
• Tilak Varma: 39 (36) – 3 fours, 1 six
• Mitchell Santner: 18 (9) – 1 four, 2 sixes
• Naman Dhir: 18 (11) – 3 fours
GT’s Bowling Performance
Gujarat’s bowling attack was clinical in defending the target. Mohammed Siraj struck early with 2/21, removing both openers. Prasidh Krishna (2/32) continued the pressure, dismissing Varma and Suryakumar Yadav at crucial moments. Kagiso Rabada (1/34) and Sai Kishore (1/23) also chipped in with key wickets.
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Match Summary & Conclusion
Gujarat Titans showcased their batting depth and bowling strength to secure a 36-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Sai Sudharsan’s classy innings, backed by a strong bowling effort led by Siraj and Krishna, ensured MI never got close to the target.
Mumbai’s struggle with early wickets and a lack of partnerships hurt their chase, despite Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliance. Hardik Pandya’s side will need to bounce back stronger in their next game.
With this win, GT continues their strong start in IPL 2025, while MI will look for a better performance in their upcoming matches.
