Gujarat Titans’ First IPL 2025 Victory Comes from Defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs

Gujarat Titans clinched their first victory in IPL 2025 by overcoming the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Batting Wins the Game for GT

GT faced no trouble, as they comfortably managed 196 runs with 8 wickets taken in the 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan managed the innings, while both Shubman Gill (38) and Jos Buttler (39) played their parts. Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia’s cameos played a major impact as wickets fell regularly.

A Slow But Steady Chase by MI

MI’s chase began on a rough note as they lost Rohit Sharma early to Mohammed Siraj. Suryakumar Yadav struggled but managed a strong 48 runs off 28 balls. With Siraj and Prasidh Krishna’s amazing bowling skills, the rest of MI struggled as well. Hardik Pandya’s poor performance during the middle overs did not help MI's cause either, and at the end they fell short, scoring 160 with 8 wickets taken.

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Key Performances

• Sai Sudharsan (GT): Crucial innings refresher.
• Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Tried to keep MI stable, scored 48.
• Mohammed Siraj (GT): Smashed both Yadav and Sharma’s wickets early in the game.
• Prasidh Krishna (GT): Minimized MI’s scoring during the middle overs.

Post-Match Reactions

Mumbai Indians Captain, Hardik Pandya:
"It was a hard-fought game. The team showed great resilience, especially after our previous loss. Our bowlers executed the plans well, and the batsmen held their nerve during the chase. This win boosts our confidence moving forward.

Gujarat Titans Captain, Shubman Gill:
"Disappointed with the result. We were in the game till the end but couldn't capitalize on key moments. Credit to MI for their performance. We'll analyze our mistakes and come back stronger in the next match.

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Player of the Match, Suryakumar Yadav:
"Happy to contribute to the team's victory. After being hit on the helmet, I took a moment to compose myself. The support from teammates helped me regain focus and see the game through.

Both teams acknowledged the competitive spirit of the game and emphasized learning from this encounter as they progress in the tournament.