During the tense IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, Mahela Jayawardene was seen giving tactical instructions to Jasprit Bumrah as the chase unfolded.
Hard-Fought Victory for Mumbai Indians Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Eliminator
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, secured a narrow 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur. Despite the victory, the five-time champions admitted they faced a fierce battle to reach Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. Gujarat Titans showed resilience in chasing 229, with Sai Sudharsan (80) and Washington Sundar (48) building a strong partnership after Shubman Gill’s early dismissal.
A tense moment unfolded when MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene was seen giving instructions to Jasprit Bumrah near the boundary line, but Bumrah calmly gestured to stay relaxed, signaling confidence in handling the situation himself. This mirrored a similar exchange between Bumrah and captain Hardik Pandya during the chase, highlighting Bumrah’s focused mindset under pressure.
The match ultimately hinged on Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling as Mumbai Indians edged past Gujarat Titans. Hardik Pandya introduced Bumrah in the 14th over, seeking a breakthrough. Bumrah delivered a flawless yorker, clean bowling Washington Sundar, a wicket celebrated with intense emotion. Following this, Sai Sudharsan fell soon after, and Gujarat Titans succumbed to a 20-run defeat, ending their IPL 2025 campaign.
‘Bumrah is ridiculous’
In a high-scoring IPL 2025 match with over 430 runs, Jasprit Bumrah stood out with impressive figures of 1/27 in four overs. Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody praised Bumrah on ESPNCricinfo’s ‘TimeOut,’ calling him unmatched in pace bowling skills worldwide.
He lauded Bumrah’s genuine wicket-taking ability, calling him “pure class.” Moody highlighted Bumrah’s perfect leg-stump yorker that bowled Washington Sundar, emphasizing how rare it is to bowl such a ball to an in-form batter going at a 200 strike rate.
Bumrah has taken 18 wickets in IPL 2025 so far, cementing his status as Mumbai Indians’ standout bowler.
