Yesterday Match Result: Mumbai Indians climb table with thumping win over Gujarat Titans
Tilak Varma's maiden IPL century powered Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans. Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar led a clinical bowling effort, bundling GT out for 100. The win revitalises MI's campaign, lifting them to seventh on the table.
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians reignited their IPL 2026 campaign with a dominant 99-run win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi stadium on Monday, riding on a sensational maiden IPL century from Tilak Varma to climb up the points table. Coming into the match under pressure after a string of defeats, MI produced a complete performance in Ahmedabad. Varma’s breathtaking unbeaten 101 off just 45 balls powered the five-time champions to 199/5, despite being in early trouble at 96/4.
The left-hander shifted gears dramatically, smashing eight fours and seven sixes, turning the contest on its head with a stunning late assault. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
In response, Gujarat Titans’ chase never got going. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck with the very first ball, dismissing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck, setting the tone for a clinical bowling display. Skipper Hardik Pandya led from the front, contributing with the ball and energy in the field, including trapping Jos Buttler early.
The collapse continued as impact substitute Ashwani Kumar delivered a match-winning spell, finishing with impressive figures of 4/24. Mitchell Santner chipped in with two quick wickets, while sharp fielding — highlighted by Naman Dhir’s stunning catch — ensured GT were bundled out for just 100 in 15. 5 overs.