Mumbai Indians marched into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 after securing a thrilling 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans in a high-octane IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday. A commanding all-round performance, led by Rohit Sharma’s vintage 81 off just 50 balls and Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional death bowling, ensured MI’s survival in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Winning the toss and choosing to bat on a batting-friendly surface at Mullanpur, Mumbai Indians posted a mammoth 228/5 in their 20 overs. Jonny Bairstow, making his debut for the franchise, gave the team a blazing start with a quickfire 47 from just 22 deliveries. The Englishman’s aggressive approach dismantled Gujarat’s bowling rhythm early, as he smashed 26 runs in a single over off Prasidh Krishna.

Rohit Sharma, who was handed two reprieves in the powerplay, made full use of his lifelines. The seasoned opener produced a sublime knock, laced with effortless strokes and impeccable timing, ensuring the momentum never dipped. Suryakumar Yadav added impetus through the middle with a fluent 33, while Tilak Varma and captain Hardik Pandya provided vital finishing touches, with cameos that pushed Mumbai beyond the 225-run mark.