Mullanpur, May 31: The IPL 2025 Eliminator match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on Friday created history by breaking all previous run-scoring records in IPL playoff history. In an electrifying contest, both teams combined for a jaw-dropping 436 runs, the highest ever in any IPL playoff fixture.
A Historic Night for IPL Playoffs
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Mumbai Indians posted 228/5 batting first, thanks to a stellar 81 from Rohit Sharma and explosive cameos by Jonny Bairstow (47) and Hardik Pandya (22*).
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In response, Gujarat Titans fought valiantly, scoring 208/6, led by a brilliant 81 from Sai Sudharsan, but fell short by 20 runs.
This match smashed the previous record of 428 runs, set in the 2014 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings.
🔥 Top 5 Highest-Scoring IPL Playoff Matches (Combined Runs)
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436 – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans, Mullanpur, 2025 Eliminator
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428 – Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Wankhede, 2014 Q2
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408 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bengaluru, 2016 Final
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404 – Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Ahmedabad, 2023 Q2
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400 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata, 2022 Eliminator
A Tale of Two Extremes in IPL 2025 Playoffs
Interestingly, just a day earlier on the same ground, the Qualifier 1 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore produced only 207 total runs, a stark contrast to the high-scoring Eliminator. The drastic difference underscores the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket and pitch behavior.
Mumbai Marches to Qualifier 2
With this memorable win, Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2, where they will clash with Punjab Kings for a shot at the IPL 2025 final. For Gujarat Titans, the campaign ends despite a spirited effort in the chase.
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