Mumbai Indians (MI) have stormed into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 after a thrilling 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator held at Mullanpur on May 30. Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock, smashing 81 off 50 balls, while Jonny Bairstow added a crucial 47 to push MI’s total to a commanding 228/5. Gujarat Titans, despite a strong chase led by Sai Sudharsan’s 80 and Washington Sundar’s 48, could only manage 208/6 in their 20 overs.
With this win, MI are now set to clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match is a virtual semi-final, with the winner advancing to the grand finale to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who sealed their place after beating PBKS in Qualifier 1.
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Punjab Kings, led by a determined squad and guided by head coach Ricky Ponting, will be keen to bounce back. Ponting stressed after their loss to RCB that the team “hasn’t achieved anything yet” and needs full focus to clinch the title.
Qualifier 2 will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioCinema at 7:30 PM IST on June 1.
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