Gujarat Titans Crush Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs in IPL 2025 Thriller!

Gujarat Titans kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, defeating the Mumbai Indians by 36 runs in a high-octane clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. After posting a formidable 196/7, the Titans’ bowlers dismantled Mumbai’s batting lineup, restricting them to 160/9 in a dominant display.

Laddu Yadav

Mar 30, 2025 - 07:13

Gujarat Titans Crush Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs in IPL 2025 Thriller!

Gujarat Titans kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, defeating the Mumbai Indians by 36 runs in a high-octane clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. After posting a formidable 196/7, the Titans’ bowlers dismantled Mumbai’s batting lineup, restricting them to 160/9 in a dominant display.

Gujarat’s Batting Fireworks Light Up Ahmedabad

Opting to bat first, the Titans came out swinging from ball one. Openers Shubman Gill (45 off 32) and newcomer B Sai Sudharsan (28 off 19) provided a blazing start, putting up 68 runs in the powerplay. The middle order capitalized on this foundation, with David Miller (62 off 38) playing a match-defining knock. His explosive innings, featuring 5 sixes, kept the scoreboard ticking even as Mumbai’s bowlers struggled for control.

Powerplay Dominance: 68/1 – Gujarat’s best start this season
Miller’s Masterclass: 62 runs at 163 strike rate
Rahul Tewatia’s Finishing Flair: 24* off just 11 balls

Mumbai’s Bowling Struggles Continue

Mumbai’s bowling attack, missing Jasprit Bumrah (rested), looked toothless. Only Jofra Archer (2/32) made an impact, while spinners Piyush Chawla and Kumar Kartikeya leaked runs at 9+ economy. The absence of a sixth bowling option hurt Mumbai as Gujarat plundered 56 runs in the last 4 overs.

Mumbai’s Chase Collapses Under Pressure

Chasing 197, Mumbai’s innings never gained momentum. Rohit Sharma (8) fell early to Mohammed Siraj, while Ryan Rickelton (6) failed to replicate his SA20 form. A brief fightback came from Suryakumar Yadav (48 off 28) and Tilak Varma (39), but their 62-run partnership wasn’t enough.

Turning Point: Siraj’s Double Strike

The game shifted decisively when Siraj (2/24) removed both set batters in his third over. From 98/3, Mumbai collapsed to 132/8, with Rashid Khan (1/22) and Prasidh Krishna (2/30) applying the chokehold.

Key Performances

✅ David Miller: 62 (38) – Player of the Match
✅ Mohammed Siraj: 2/24 – Broke Mumbai’s backbone
✅ Rashid Khan: 1/22 – Economical in middle overs