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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Rohit 81 off 50: Powers MI to Eliminator-high 228/5
- 2🏆 MI defends 24 in final over vs Sudharsan 80
- 3💡 Bairstow 47 off 22 ignites powerplay 75/1
- 4🔮 MI vs PBKS Qualifier 2 for RCB final shot
- 5💬 'Nerves of steel define us' – Rohit on thriller
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Mumbai Indians edged Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a TATA IPL 2025 Eliminator thriller, posting 228/5 led by Rohit Sharma's 81 off 50 to storm Qualifier 2 vs PBKS. Defending 24 in the final over despite Sai Sudharsan's 80 off 49, MI keeps five-time champs' hopes blazing.
MI won toss, survived Rohit drops on 3 and 12, with Jonny Bairstow's 47 off 22 fueling the mammoth total. GT's chase faltered late, as MI's nerves held.
Rohit's Flawless 81 Anchors MI Total
Rohit Sharma's 81 off 50 (strike rate 162, 7 fours, 4 sixes) headlines 228/5—highest Eliminator score. Sudharsan's Orange Cap 80(49) nearly pulled it off, but MI's death bowling (6 runs/over last 5) echoes their 2020 title defense vs DC. Bairstow 47 off 22 boosted powerplay to 75/1.
Qualifier 2 Path Clears for Title Defense
Victory sends MI to face PBKS for finals spot vs RCB, mirroring 2019 knockout runs. GT's exit ends Sudharsan's cap reign; MI's resilience (3/3 comeback wins this season) positions them as favorites.
"Held our nerves—that's MI DNA." – Rohit Sharma after final-over defense
Qualifier 2 vs PBKS Tuesday decides finalists. Epic clashes ahead—IPL 2025's climax beckons.