MI eliminate GT from IPL 2025, to face PBKS for place in final

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MI Eliminate GT from IPL 2025, to Face PBKS for Place in Final

In a thrilling Eliminator match at Mullanpur on Friday, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs, knocking them out of the tournament and setting up a Qualifier 2 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a spot in the final. The Eliminator match was a high-scoring affair, with MI posting a total of 228/5 and restricting GT to 208/6.

MI, who have been struggling this season, needed a strong performance to make it to the next round and they delivered just that. Their top order, led by Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, laid the foundation for a big total. Rohit Sharma, the MI captain, scored 45 off 35 balls, while Kishan contributed 42 off 32 balls. The duo added 73 runs for the first wicket, setting the tone for the rest of the innings.

After the fall of the first wicket, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma took the game away from GT. Yadav scored 34 off 24 balls, while Varma contributed 23 off 14 balls. The duo added 55 runs for the third wicket, taking MI’s total beyond 200.

In response, GT got off to a good start, with Shubman Gill and Matthew Wade adding 40 runs for the first wicket. However, MI’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Tymal Mills, kept the pressure on and restricted GT’s scoring rate.

Gill scored 35 off 32 balls, while Wade contributed 24 off 21 balls. The duo’s partnership was the only bright spot for GT, as they struggled to find boundaries. GT’s middle order, which has been their strength this season, failed to fire, with only David Miller managing to score 23 off 17 balls.

In the end, GT were restricted to 208/6, 20 runs short of MI’s total. With this loss, GT’s campaign in IPL 2025 has come to an end, while MI have set up a Qualifier 2 clash against PBKS on Sunday.

The winner of the Qualifier 2 match will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the final, who have already qualified for the title clash. RCB have been the most consistent team this season, and MI will need to bring their A-game to beat them.

For MI, this win is a massive relief, considering their struggles this season. They have won just a few games, and this win will give them a lot of confidence going into the Qualifier 2 match.

On the other hand, GT’s loss is a significant setback, considering their strong performance this season. They were one of the top teams in the league stage, and this loss will be a big disappointment for them.

In the end, the Eliminator match was a thrilling affair, with MI coming out on top. They will face PBKS in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, and the winner will take on RCB in the final.

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