100/10 (15.5)
CR : 6.32
199/5 (20.0)
CR : 9.95
Mumbai Indians won by 99 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Tilak Varma
101(45)*
Biggest Defeats For Gujarat Titans in IPL (By Runs):
99 vs Mumbai Indians, Ahmedabad, 2026, Tonight*
83 vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad, 2025
63 vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai, 2024
99 vs Mumbai Indians, Ahmedabad, 2026, Tonight*
83 vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad, 2025
63 vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai, 2024
11:15 PM IST, Local Time: Deep Dasgupta is ready with the post-match presentation...
Super Striker of the Match: Tilak Varma (SR of 224.44)
Most Sixes in the Match: Tilak Varma (7 Maximums)
Most Fours in the Match: Tilak Varma (8 Fours)
Most Dot Balls in the Match: Ashwani Kumar (14 Dots)
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians captain): " (How important was this win?) Very important. It is always challenging to go away and win. Ahmedabad has been tough for us as MI. We played good cricket. It feels very special as it was much needed.
(What was said in the strategic timeout?) The kind of talent Tilak has, he does not need to worry about a lot. I just told him to watch the ball and hit the ball. The way the ball travels off his bat it is really special. It was about time that he delivered. At times, I was so loud that I got dizzy. But it was much needed for the team and for Tilak too.
(Bumrah's wicket with the new ball) In 137-138 appearance, Jasprit Bumrah has bowled the first over 8 or 9 times. So it is not a Hardik Pandya problem, it is a Jasprit Bumrah problem. You use him when we need him the most, not just at the start. Today, we needed him to have an impact at the start. No one is better than him.
(On the youngsters bringing in fresh energy) Really amazing display by the youngsters. As a group, we needed that. Debutant Krish bowling the right areas. Ashwani picking up 4 wickets. He did that last year too. The fielding had to click. Really happy with the youngsters. Special mention to Naman too.
(Is this 'that' game?) Yes."
(What was said in the strategic timeout?) The kind of talent Tilak has, he does not need to worry about a lot. I just told him to watch the ball and hit the ball. The way the ball travels off his bat it is really special. It was about time that he delivered. At times, I was so loud that I got dizzy. But it was much needed for the team and for Tilak too.
(Bumrah's wicket with the new ball) In 137-138 appearance, Jasprit Bumrah has bowled the first over 8 or 9 times. So it is not a Hardik Pandya problem, it is a Jasprit Bumrah problem. You use him when we need him the most, not just at the start. Today, we needed him to have an impact at the start. No one is better than him.
(On the youngsters bringing in fresh energy) Really amazing display by the youngsters. As a group, we needed that. Debutant Krish bowling the right areas. Ashwani picking up 4 wickets. He did that last year too. The fielding had to click. Really happy with the youngsters. Special mention to Naman too.
(Is this 'that' game?) Yes."
Player of the Match: Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma (POTM): "[On first 100 in IPL] Of course, first 100 will always be special. To be honest, it is important for us, we don't have much time from here. Every game is important for us. Last 5 games, haven't spent much time in the middle. I tried to do that. First 20 balls, I was batting ball by ball, later on, I knew what I was capable of, I did that, and I am grateful for that.
[On targeting down the ground] You know, I was just seeing the situation, what the team needs. I was just trying to keep my head steady and following my basics. I have all the fancy shots, when the team needs, I can play those. But when you are batting under pressure, you need to back your skills and that's what I did.
[On partnership with Naman] The way he played, was crucial for us. He batted with a lot of positive intent and then the way I played, I am really proud of myself as well."
[On targeting down the ground] You know, I was just seeing the situation, what the team needs. I was just trying to keep my head steady and following my basics. I have all the fancy shots, when the team needs, I can play those. But when you are batting under pressure, you need to back your skills and that's what I did.
[On partnership with Naman] The way he played, was crucial for us. He batted with a lot of positive intent and then the way I played, I am really proud of myself as well."
We've seen it before haven't we? Mumbai Indians start slow and then, mid-season they have a game like this — where they come back from behind and everything suddenly starts clicking. Was this 'that' game? Hardik Pandya responded with a resounding "yes" when asked that question. Ring the alarm bells, already?
Meanwhile, this result also ends the little winning streak that GT were forging. They next face RCB on April 24 in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, MI play hosts to arch-rivals CSK on the eve of Sachin Tendulkar's birthday.
But before that, tomorrow we will see SRH lock horns with DC. Will Travis Head finally find his form? Will the visitors sustain the winning momentum post their win over RCB? We will find out together.
For now, this is Darpan Tikiya saying goodbye on the behalf of Ajay Pal Singh, AkshayaKrishna Polya, Ninaad Dixit, Paras Yadav, Manish Bishnoi and Aman. Keep following Crickxo for more cricket from around the world! Sayonara!
Meanwhile, this result also ends the little winning streak that GT were forging. They next face RCB on April 24 in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, MI play hosts to arch-rivals CSK on the eve of Sachin Tendulkar's birthday.
But before that, tomorrow we will see SRH lock horns with DC. Will Travis Head finally find his form? Will the visitors sustain the winning momentum post their win over RCB? We will find out together.
For now, this is Darpan Tikiya saying goodbye on the behalf of Ajay Pal Singh, AkshayaKrishna Polya, Ninaad Dixit, Paras Yadav, Manish Bishnoi and Aman. Keep following Crickxo for more cricket from around the world! Sayonara!