Gujarat Titans falter after a solid start, losing 3 wickets in 3 balls in a dramatic death-over meltdown; MI’s Hardik Pandya and debutant Raju shine with the ball.
Ahmedabad, March 29:
The Gujarat Titans posted 194/8 in 20 overs in a rollercoaster innings against Mumbai Indians in Match 9 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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After a flying start by Shubman Gill (38 off 24) and Jos Buttler (39 off 24), GT looked on course for a 200+ total. Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings with a well-made 63 off 41 balls, including some clean hits in the death overs.
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But what followed was sheer chaos — 3 wickets fell in 3 deliveries, derailing GT’s momentum:
- Sudharsan was trapped LBW by Trent Boult on the last ball of the 18th over.
- Rahul Tewatia was run out without facing a ball, thanks to a direct hit from Hardik Pandya.
- On the very next delivery, Sherfane Rutherford was caught at deep midwicket, falling to Satyanarayana Raju.
MI’s Hardik Pandya led from the front, claiming 2 crucial wickets for 29 in his 4-over spell. Debutant S. Raju held his nerve, bowling the final over and dismissing Rashid Khan after being hit for a six.
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At stumps of the first innings, GT finish at 194/8, with Kagiso Rabada (7)* and R Sai Kishore (1)* at the crease.
MI will chase 195 under lights on a flat track — stay tuned for a high-octane second innings!
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