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Mumbai Indians put on a commanding batting display in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, reaching 228 for 5 in 20 overs. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, MI came out with clear attacking intent. Openers Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow gave them a solid start, with a solid 84-run opening partnership. Suryakumar Yadav, batting at No. 3, kept up the momentum with a quickfire 33, while Tilak Varma added a breezy 25 off just 11 balls. The GT bowlers struggled to find consistency, and MI capitalized on every opportunity to push the score as far as they can.
Rohit Sharma was the star of the innings, anchoring MI with a masterclass in T20 batting. His 81 off 50 balls was a blend of vintage timing and calculated aggression. The former MI captain played his shots all around the ground, displaying a fine balance between aggression and control. His knock included 9 fours and 4 sixes that kept the pressure on Gujarat throughout. It was a crucial innings, not just in terms of runs, but in setting the tone for a high-stakes knockout match. Rohit’s ability to rotate strike and pick gaps meant the run rate never dipped.
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Here’s a look at some of the best fan reactions to Rohit Sharma’s brilliant innings in the latest Eliminator match against GT:
GT’s batting unit will now look to chase down this target in the second innings.
