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Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 Eliminator. Rohit Sharma's brilliant 81 and Jonny Bairstow's impactful debut propelled MI to 228. Despite Sai Sudharsan's valiant 80, Gujarat fell short. Bumrah's crucial yorker and Gleeson's decisive strikes sealed the win for Mumbai, who will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.