
Image credits: Prasidh Krishna delivers a match-winning performance for Gujarat Titans, capturing 2 wickets for 18 runs, as photographed by BCCI.
First Innings: Gujarat Titans Set the Tone
The Gujarat Titans, led by Sai Sudharsan's 63 off 41, Shubman Gill's 38 off 27, and Jos Buttler's 39 off 24, posted a sizable 196 for 8 on a challenging black soil wicket. The hosts' batting effort was marked by a strong PowerPlay, with Sudharsan and Gill ensuring a productive start. The middle overs saw Buttler power GT's progress, while the death overs were marked by a flurry of wickets, but the team still managed to finish close to 200.
Turning Point: Prasidh Krishna's Game-Changing Spell
The game's momentum shifted in favor of the Titans when Prasidh Krishna was introduced in the 12th over. He ended a crucial stand between Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, keeping the ball out of MI's hitting arc. Krishna's excellent figures of 2 for 18, with only two fours scored off him, played a pivotal role in GT's victory. From the 12th over to 18th, GT bossed over MI, conceding only 37 runs in that seven-over period.
Second Innings: Mumbai Indians' Chase Falls Short
Mumbai Indians' chase was marked by a strong start, with Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma taking on the GT bowlers. However, Mohammed Siraj's early strikes and Prasidh Krishna's later spell applied the brakes on MI's scoring rate. Despite a valiant effort from Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 48, MI fell short of the target, finishing with 160/6 in 20 overs. The 36-run victory marked a significant win for the Gujarat Titans, who extended their unbeaten run over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.
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