Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) to seal a Qualifier 2 berth against Punjab Kings (PBKS). MI were brutal in their approach and posted a solid score of 228-5 in 20 overs. Vintage Rohit Sharma turned up for MI in the Eliminator and blasted a 50-ball 81. Jonny Bairstow (47), Suryakumar Yadav (33), Tilak Varma (25), and Hardik Pandya (22) also made critical contributions to put MI in the driver's seat at the halfway mark.

Sai Sudharsan put up a valiant effort for GT in the tall chase, and scored a 49-ball 80, but it was not enough for GT to win the game and progress in the tournament.

SKY Creates History

Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in the record books after yet another vital contribution with the bat. The 33-run knock by Suryakumar Yadav was his 15th in the season, which is the most 25+ scores by a batter in any T20 tournament history. Surya is one of the main reasons why MI is still in the hunt for an IPL title. MI didn't start well, but they picked up pace after the first five games and won eight out of the 14 matches to qualify for the playoffs. Surya made a significant contribution and topped the charts of most runs for the team in IPL 2025. With 673 runs, he sits at second in the list of leading run scorers in IPL 2025.

Most 25+ Scores In T20 Tournament

• Suryakumar Yadav - 15 In IPL 2025
• Kane Williamson - 13 in IPL 2018
• Shubman Gill - 13 in IPL 2023

Rohit's Return To Form A Great News For MI

Rohit Sharma didn't have the best outings in the league stage, but he turned things around when it mattered the most. Rohit looked in great rhytdm and scored nine fours and four sixes during his innings. Rohit's return to form is a great news for MI, who are just two steps away from their sixth IPL trophy. PBKS played well in the league stage, but they'll be under huge pressure to win in Qualifier 2, given that they've rarely reached a stage where they are just a game or two away from an IPL trophy. MI, on the other hand, have been there many times, and thus will have a slight temperamental advantage. If MI win, they'll face RCB in the final.

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