Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased why he’s the most lethal weapon in T20 cricket, delivering a match-defining spell in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans (GT). Bumrah’s pinpoint yorker to dismiss Washington Sundar shifted the game back in Mumbai Indians’ (MI) favor, as they defended a mammoth 228-run total in Mullanpur.
Bumrah’s Priceless Spell Leaves GT Reeling
In a match where over 430 runs were scored, Bumrah stood out with bowling figures of 1/27 in 4 overs, silencing GT’s chase when Sundar and Sudharsan were threatening to pull off a miracle. His delivery to clean up Sundar—an inch-perfect yorker—was described by skipper Hardik Pandya as “like Mumbai housing prices – that expensive.”
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Hardik said,
“Whenever you think the game is going away, just bring in Bumrah. When you have that, it’s a luxury.”
Rohit, Bairstow Set the Tone with Power Hitting
Earlier, Rohit Sharma played a majestic knock of 81 off 50 balls, supported by Jonny Bairstow’s 47(22), as MI posted 228/5. The powerful display laid the platform for MI’s bowlers to defend with confidence.
MI Set to Face PBKS in Qualifier 2
Despite Sai Sudharsan’s 80 and Sundar’s late fireworks, Gujarat fell short by 20 runs. Mumbai now heads to Ahmedabad to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on June 3, hoping to secure a spot in the IPL 2025 final.
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