In a thrilling Eliminator, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs. Rohit Sharma capitalised on two dropped catches to score 81, supported by a fiery Jonny Bairstow. MI posted 228. Despite Sai Sudharsan's masterful 80 and a brisk partnership with Washington Sundar, GT fell short. MI now faces Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.
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