Gujarat Titans set the stage ablaze with a blazing start, racking up 66 runs in the power play without losing a wicket. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan led the charge, making Mumbai Indians’ decision to bowl first look like a mistake. However, the Titans’ middle order crumbled, and they were restricted to 196 runs.
Sai Sudarshan top-scored with 63 runs, while Gill chipped in with 38. Jos Buttler also made a significant contribution, smashing 39 runs off 24 balls. The Titans were cruising at 170/3 after 17 overs, but their innings imploded in the final three overs. They managed just 26 runs and lost five wickets in the last 18 balls.
The collapse was catastrophic, with Sudarshan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, and Sai Kishore all falling in quick succession. The Titans’ last six batsmen failed to make an impact, with five of them unable to reach double figures. Hardik Pandya’s return to form was a major boost for Mumbai Indians, and his bowling played a key role in stifling the Titans’ innings.
Key Moments
- Gujarat Titans scored 66 runs in the power play without losing a wicket
- Sai Sudarshan top-scored with 63 runs
- Mumbai Indians restricted the Titans to 196 runs
- The Titans lost five wickets in the last 18 balls
- Hardik Pandya’s bowling was instrumental in the Titans’ collapse
Turning Point
The final three overs were the turning point in the match, as the Titans’ innings imploded and they were unable to post a competitive total. The collapse was led by Mumbai Indians’ bowlers, who stifled the Titans’ batting lineup and restricted them to a below-par score.
