The defending champions locked horns with five-time IPL champions in the 35th match of IPL 2023 at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Talking about the game, MI captain, Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited Gujarat Titans to open the face of the blade first. Gujarat Titans posted a humongous total of 207/6 in their quota of 20 overs.
Notably, this is also Gujarat Titans’ highest-ever total in the history of the Indian Premier League. The likes of Shubman Gill (56), David Warner (46), Abhinav Manohar (42) and Rahul Tewatia (20) contributed to the team ever so well.
Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 55 runs
In response, Mumbai Indians totally switched off in the run-chase as there was hardly any intent shown by the batters. MI captain Rohit Sharma continued his dismal form with the bat as he scored 2 off 8 balls.
After his departure, Ishan Kishan didn’t look comfortable at all as he scored 13 off 21 balls. The openers failed to get off to a sparkling start to the game. As a result, Mumbai Indians literally struggled to chase down the total.
Cameron Green did provide some firepower at the start as he chipped in with 33 off 26 balls including three sixes to his name. Apart from him, Nehal Wadhera played superbly well as he scored runs at a rate of knots.
The left-handed batter made his presence count on the crease by scoring runs at a quick pace. He scored 40 off 21 balls with the help of 3 fours and 3 hits over the fence. In the end, Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by a massive margin of 55 runs.
Gujarat Titans’ playing XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians’ playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Tendulkar, Riley Meredith, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff
GT becomes first team to defend the total in Ahmedabad this season
— sagar guru (@cricketstuff12) April 25, 2023
MI faces their biggest defeat since 2017. Thanks to the partnership of Hardik & Nehra Ji. pic.twitter.com/zvdHxNktSl
— Rahul Sharma (@CricFnatic) April 25, 2023
Comfortable win for #GT #GTvMI
— Jaikumar S (@Jaiharshan) April 25, 2023
GT deserves every single point today
— Tom Gravestone (@Whygravestone) April 25, 2023
MI consumed too much deliveries in power play. That is why RRR Went beyond the reach of Rohit and his company.
Foundetion stone of defeat laid in Frist 3 overs.— Shital Shelke (@PurwiShelke) April 25, 2023
Winning or Losing is part of the game, But while chasing 200+ openers must play with intent and able to rotate the strike well, Thatโs not happening with MI, Which costed them this game. #IPL2023 #GTvsMI
— Deepan Kumar Patro ๐ฎ๐ณ (@DK_Patro) April 25, 2023
Epudu chepandi raa ….#Hardik Attitude kaa baap raa vadu…๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ#GTvsMI https://t.co/TbMrTg6H3k
— โนโ ๐๐๐๐๐ โโน (@Krishna_Tarak9) April 25, 2023
