Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs on May 30, 2025, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), winning the IPL 2025 Eliminator to advance to Qualifier 2.
Rohit Sharma’s brilliant 81 off 50 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes powered Mumbai to 228/5. Despite Sai Sudharsan’s fighting 80 off 49 balls for Gujarat, MI’s bowlers held their nerve to restrict GT to 208/6, eliminating the 2022 champions from the tournament.
The Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians timeline is a fascinating young rivalry that began when GT entered the IPL in 2022.
In just 9 matches, GT leads 5-4, but MI has won both recent playoff encounters (Qualifier 2 in 2023 and this Eliminator in 2025), showing they perform best when stakes are highest.
Quick Stats: GT vs MI Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Details |
| Total Matches | 9 |
| GT Wins | 5 |
| MI Wins | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
| GT Highest Score | 233/3 (May 2023 Qualifier) |
| MI Highest Score | 228/5 (May 2025 Eliminator) |
| GT Lowest Score | 157/7 (May 2023) |
| MI Lowest Score | 160/9 (March 2025) |
| Super Finishes | 2 (Last ball wins) |
| Playoff Matches | 2 (MI won both) |
Latest Match: MI vs GT Eliminator (May 30, 2025, Mullanpur)
Mumbai Indians 228/5 (20 overs) beat Gujarat Titans 208/6 (20 overs) by 20 runs
This high-stakes IPL 2025 Eliminator saw Mumbai Indians keep their season alive with a crucial victory. After finishing 4th in the league stage, MI needed to win two consecutive matches to reach the final – this was step one.
GT, who finished 3rd, were favorites having dominated MI in their league encounter. But playoff pressure changes everything, and MI’s experience showed when it mattered most.
MI Innings: Rohit’s Masterclass to 228/5
Powerplay Explosion (Overs 1-6): 79/0
Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow opened the batting for Mumbai Indians. Both batsmen came out with aggressive intent, putting immediate pressure on GT’s bowling.
Rohit got a life early – dropped on 3 by Gerald Coetzee in the 2nd over when he tried to hit Mohammed Siraj over covers. The ball went high, Coetzee ran backward, but couldn’t hold on. This proved costly.
He was dropped again on 12 by Kusal Mendis in the 3rd over off Prasidh Krishna’s bowling. Two lives in the powerplay, and Rohit made GT pay heavily.
The 50-run partnership came in just 23 balls. Bairstow was particularly aggressive, scoring 35 off 18 balls in the powerplay. Rohit played the supporting role initially, reaching 13 off 14 balls.
MI raced to 79/0 after 6 overs – their best powerplay score against GT and one of the best in IPL 2025 playoffs. GT’s bowling looked toothless.
Middle Overs Acceleration (Overs 7-15): 71 runs, 2 wickets
Rohit shifted gears dramatically after the powerplay. He reached his fifty off just 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes – a vintage Rohit Sharma innings.
The opening partnership crossed 84 before Bairstow fell for 47 off 22 balls, caught by Gerald Coetzee off Sai Kishore’s bowling. MI were 84/1 in the 8th over, but the platform was set.
Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit, and both batsmen continued the assault. The MI captain was in complete control, hitting boundaries through covers and mid-wicket with ease.
SKY was dropped on 25 by Kusal Mendis in the 12th over – another costly miss by GT. Their fielding was poor, and it was costing them the match.
The 2nd wicket partnership added 59 runs for the 2nd wicket in just 35 balls. Rohit and SKY reached 143/1 after 13 overs when the strategic timeout was taken.
MI crossed 150 in the 14th over. Suryakumar fell for 33 off 20 balls, caught by Washington Sundar off Sai Kishore’s bowling. MI were 143/2, with Rohit on 72.
Death Overs Push (Overs 16-20): 78 runs, 3 wickets
Rohit finally fell for 81 off 50 balls in the 17th over, caught by Rashid Khan off Prasidh Krishna’s bowling. He walked off to a standing ovation – his innings included 9 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 162.
Tilak Varma scored 25 off 11 balls with 3 sixes, providing the late fireworks. Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 22 off 9 balls with 3 sixes, taking MI past 220.
Naman Dhir contributed 9 off 6 balls before getting out. MI finished at 228/5 in their 20 overs – their highest total against GT and a massive target in a knockout match.
MI Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 81 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 162.00 | caught |
| Jonny Bairstow (wk) | 47 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 213.63 | caught |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 33 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 165.00 | caught |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 227.27 | caught |
| Hardik Pandya | 22* | 9 | 0 | 3 | 244.44 | not out |
| Naman Dhir | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 | caught |
| Mitchell Santner | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | not out |
| Extras | 11 | — | — | — | — | (7 lb, 4 wd) |
| Total | 228/5 | 20.0 | 14 | 17 | 11.40 | — |
- Key Partnership: 1st wicket – 84 runs (Rohit 47, Bairstow 37)
- Key Partnership: 2nd wicket – 59 runs (Rohit 25, Suryakumar 33)
GT Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Performance |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | Got Varma |
| Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 48 | 0 | 16.00 | Very expensive |
| Sai Kishore | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 | Best bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 53 | 2 | 13.25 | Got Rohit |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | Expensive by his standards |
| Ashwani Kumar | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21.00 | Brief, costly spell |
GT’s bowling was poor. They dropped 3 catches, bowled too many loose deliveries, and couldn’t build pressure even after getting wickets.
GT Chase: Sudharsan’s Heroics Not Enough (208/6)
GT needed 229 to win – the highest successful chase in IPL playoffs at that time. It was possible, but they needed their top order to fire.
Powerplay Setback (Overs 1-6): 66/1
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened for Gujarat Titans. But disaster struck immediately when Gill was given out lbw for 1 off 2 balls in the very first over, trapped by Trent Boult.
Gill reviewed, but the decision stood. GT were 3/1, and their captain was gone without troubling the scorers.
Kusal Mendis joined Sudharsan, and both batsmen counter-attacked brilliantly. The 2nd wicket partnership added 64 runs for the 2nd wicket in just 32 balls.
GT reached 50 in just 28 balls. Sudharsan was playing beautifully, hitting boundaries through covers. Mendis provided perfect support, rotating strike and finding occasional boundaries.
GT were 66/1 after 6 overs – 13 runs behind MI’s start but with 9 wickets in hand. The chase was very much on.
Middle Overs Battle (Overs 7-15): 105 runs, 3 wickets
Sudharsan reached his fifty off just 28 balls with 8 fours and 1 six – a brilliant knock under playoff pressure. He was keeping GT in the hunt.
Mendis fell for 20, caught by Washington Sundar off Trent Boult’s bowling. GT were 67/2 in the 7th over.
Washington Sundar came in and played aggressively, scoring 48 off 24 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. He added 84 runs with Sudharsan for the 3rd wicket in just 39 balls.
GT crossed 100 in the 10th over. They reached 150 in the 14th over. The required rate was under control, and GT looked like they might pull off the chase.
But Mitchell Santner produced a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Sundar for 48. GT were 151/3 in the 14th over, needing 78 from 36 balls.
Sudharsan fell soon after for 80 off 49 balls, caught by Richard Gleeson. His innings included 10 fours and 1 six – a captain’s knock that almost won the match.
GT were 170/4 in the 16th over, needing 59 runs from 24 balls. The match was slipping away.
Death Overs Drama (Overs 16-20): 38 runs, 2 wickets
Sherfane Rutherford scored 23 off 11 balls with 2 sixes, trying to keep GT alive. Shahrukh Khan contributed 11 off 5 balls.
But Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult bowled brilliantly in the death overs, not giving away easy runs. Bumrah’s economy of 6.75 in a 228-run chase showed his class.
GT needed 21 runs from the final over bowled by Richard Gleeson. Rahul Tewatia (16 off 11 balls) tried hitting boundaries but couldn’t get enough.
GT finished at 208/6 in their 20 overs, falling 20 runs short. It was a valiant effort, but MI’s bowling held under pressure.
GT Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | lbw |
| Sai Sudharsan | 80 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 163.26 | caught |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 | caught |
| Washington Sundar | 48 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 200.00 | hit wicket |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 23 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 209.09 | caught |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 220.00 | caught |
| Rahul Tewatia | 16* | 11 | 2 | 0 | 145.45 | not out |
| Rashid Khan | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | not out |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — | (1 b, 1 lb, 7 wd) |
| Total | 208/6 | 20.0 | 17 | 10 | 10.40 | — |
MI Bowling Under Pressure
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Performance |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 56 | 2 | 14.00 | Got Gill & Mendis |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | Best economy |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | Got Sundar |
| Richard Gleeson | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 | Death overs control |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13.00 | Support role |
| Raj Angad Bawa | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 | Brief spell |
Bumrah’s spell was match-winning. Despite the high total, he maintained incredible control, proving why he’s the world’s best T20 bowler.
- Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (81 off 50 balls)
Historical Timeline: All 9 Matches
Match 1: May 6, 2022 (Pune) – GT won by 5 runs
GT 171/6 (20) vs MI 170/6 (20)
GT’s debut season saw them edge past five-time champions MI by 5 runs. Lockie Ferguson’s 4/21 and Rashid Khan’s 2/24 restricted MI to 170/6 chasing 171.
Match 2: May 6, 2023 (Wankhede) – MI won via last ball
MI 218/5 (20) vs GT 219/5 (20)
Rahul Tewatia hit the winning boundary off the last ball. GT needed 7 off 3 balls, and Tewatia smashed a four and then ran a single to seal a thrilling 5-wicket win.
Match 3: May 16, 2023 (Qualifier 2, Ahmedabad) – MI won by 27 runs
MI 233/4 (20) vs GT 171 all out (19.2)
Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 129 off 60 balls couldn’t prevent defeat. MI posted 233/4, and despite Gill’s heroics, GT were bowled out for 171. MI reached the final.
Match 4: April 12, 2024 (Wankhede) – MI won by 6 runs
MI 234/5 (20) vs GT 228/6 (20)
Another high-scoring thriller at Wankhede. MI defended 234 by just 6 runs despite GT’s valiant chase.
Match 5: March 29, 2025 (Ahmedabad) – GT won by 36 runs
GT 196/8 (20) vs MI 160/9 (20)
Sai Sudharsan’s 58 off 42 balls powered GT to 196/8. MI could only manage 160/9 in reply, losing by 36 runs.
Match 6: May 6, 2025 (Wankhede) – GT won via last ball
GT 166/9 (20) vs MI 165/9 (20)
Arshad Khan hit the winning single off the last ball. GT needed 1 off 1 ball and scraped home by 1 wicket in another incredible finish.
Match 7: May 30, 2025 (Mullanpur Eliminator) – MI won by 20 runs
The latest match covered in detail above.
Key Statistics
- Most Runs: Shubman Gill (300+ runs including his 129)
- Most Wickets: Jasprit Bumrah (12+ wickets with economy under 7.50)
- Best Bowling: Lockie Ferguson 4/21 (May 2022)
- Highest Score: Shubman Gill 129 (May 2023 Qualifier 2)
- Most Sixes in Rivalry: Hardik Pandya (15+ sixes)
FAQs
Who has won more matches between GT and MI?
Gujarat Titans leads the head-to-head record with 5 wins compared to Mumbai Indians’ 4 victories in 9 total matches. However, MI has won both playoff encounters (2023 Qualifier 2 and 2025 Eliminator), showing they perform better in high-pressure knockout games.
What is MI’s highest score against GT?
Mumbai Indians’ highest score against Gujarat Titans is 228/5, scored in the IPL 2025 Eliminator on May 30, 2025, at New Chandigarh. Rohit Sharma’s 81 off 50 balls powered MI to this massive total, which they defended successfully.
How many last-ball finishes in GT vs MI matches?
There have been 2 last-ball finishes in this rivalry. GT won via last ball on May 6, 2023 (Rahul Tewatia hit winning boundary) and May 6, 2025 (Arshad Khan hit winning single needing 1 off 1 ball). Both these matches were at Wankhede Stadium.
Who scored highest individual score in this rivalry?
Shubman Gill scored 129 off 60 balls in Qualifier 2 on May 16, 2023, at Ahmedabad – the highest individual score in GT vs MI matches. His innings included 10 fours and 8 sixes, but GT still lost by 27 runs as MI posted 233/4.
Has MI beaten GT in playoffs?
Yes, Mumbai Indians has beaten Gujarat Titans in both playoff encounters. MI won Qualifier 2 in IPL 2023 by 27 runs (despite Gill’s 129) and won the Eliminator in IPL 2025 by 20 runs, showing they rise to the occasion in knockout matches.
Wrapping Up
The Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians timeline shows one of IPL’s most entertaining rivalries – featuring last-ball thrillers, record-breaking performances, and high-scoring encounters.
With GT leading 5-4 overall but MI winning when it matters most (playoffs), every match between these champions promises drama, excitement, and unforgettable cricket moments.
