IPL 2025 Top Run-Getters, Orange Cap List: The mighty Mumbai Indians handled the nerves better on the big stage to outlast Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL Eliminator despite a classy effort from Sai Sudharsan in Mullanpur on Friday.

Rohit Sharma (81 off 50) rode his luck to play a fine knock after Jonny Bairstow (47 off 22) made an instant impact on his Mumbai Indians debut to push them to an imposing 228 for 5 in 20 overs.

Titans, who were sloppy in the field and with the ball, were able to take the game down to the wire with sensational batting from Sudharsan (80 off 49) before falling short at 208 for six to exit the tournament.

In the end, it was the Mumbai Indians who won the key moments to advance in the competition. The victory took them to Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, where they take on Punjab Kings. Despite heavy dew, overcoming such a steep target in a knock-out game needed a special effort, which came from Sudharsan, who put his team on course for an improbable chase until his dismissal in the 16th over.

Bumrah removed Washington Sundar (48 off 24) with his trademark yorker before Sudharsan missed a scoop against Richard Gleeson to see his stumps dislodged, bringing Mumbai Indians back into the game.

While it lasted, it was a delight to see Sudharsan go about his business. In a game of pure muscle, Sudharsan was a picture of elegance and found gaps all around the park with pinpoint precision. The equation came down to 36 from 12 balls with two left-handers, Rahul Tewatia and Sherfane Rutherford, in the middle. Mumbai Indians debutant Richard Gleeson bowled the final over with Titans needing 24 runs, and he bowled three immaculate deliveries to ensure victory before hobbling out due to a hamstring issue.

In fact, Suryakumar Yadav, the vice-captain, was marshalling resources in the final over, and it was a brave punt to bring Gleeson in for three deliveries knowing that he is in considerable discomfort. Once the target was out of reach, Surya took him off and asked left-arm seamer Ashwini Kumar to complete formalities.


IPL 2025 Orange Cap: Top Run-Getters After GT vs MI Eliminator Match

1. Sai Sudharsan (GT): 759 runs in 15 matches

2. Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 673 runs in 15 matches

3. Shubman Gill (GT): 650 runs in 15 matches

4. Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 627 runs in 13 matches

5. Virat Kohli (RCB): 614 runs in 14 matches

 

IPL 2025 Purple Cap: Leading Wicket-Takers After GT vs MI Eliminator Match

1. Prasidh Krishna (GT) - 25 wickets in 15 matches

2. Noor Ahmad (CSK) - 24 wickets in 14 matches

3. Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 21 wickets in 11 matches

4. Trent Boult (MI): 21 wickets in 15 matches

5. R Sai Kishore (GT): 19 wickets in 15 matches