In a high-octane clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are locked in a thrilling contest. Batting first, GT posted a competitive 196 runs in their first innings, with the top order providing a solid foundation. Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan were among the standout performers, with the southpaw Sai Sudharsan smashing his second consecutive fifty of the season. He contributed a brisk 63 off 41 balls, complete with four boundaries and two towering sixes, setting the stage for an exciting run chase later on.
However, the spotlight was stolen by MI pacer Trent Boult, who delivered a moment of sheer class. With GT’s openers looking set to build a formidable partnership, Boult came to the fore with a deadly yorker on the final ball of his spell. The delivery was so precise that it trapped Sai Sudharsan in front of the wickets, leaving the southpaw stunned on the ground.
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The wicket, which has already sparked a buzz among fans, is a stark reminder of Boult’s ability to turn the game on its head, even though he has managed only one wicket in two matches so far—a performance atypical of the seasoned bowler.
🚨GT vs MI : Perfect Yorker from Trent Boult and Sudarshan is dismissed by lbw. Sudarshan played a very crucial innings of 63.#GTvsMI #Sudarshan #Pandya #IPL #IPL2025 #RohitSharma #Bolut pic.twitter.com/JtxZF36sd9
— Everyday Pursuits (@evrydaypursuit) March 29, 2025
Earlier, GT’s innings had built momentum quickly over nearly two hours, with solid contributions from their top order and a handy cameo from Rutherford, which further underscored the team’s depth. On the other side, MI have struggled with consistency in the field, having dropped crucial catches and exhibited lapses in ground-fielding that compounded their troubles.
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On the bowling front for MI, Hardik Pandya’s return has been a bright spot. His comeback spell, where he claimed two vital wickets, has injected much-needed energy into the bowling attack. Mujeeb, although a bit expensive, also managed to claim the wicket of Buttler, potentially saving MI around 10-15 runs during the death overs.
With GT’s solid total on the board, MI now face an uphill battle in the second innings. The pressure is mounting, and fans are bracing for a nail-biting finish in this high-stakes IPL encounter.
