MI vs GT Highlights- Mumbai Indians score 199/5 as Tilak Varma scores 101, Gujarat Titans all out for 100
New Delhi: Mumbai Indians delivered a complete team performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in Match 30 of IPL 2026 on 20 April at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. A brilliant unbeaten century from Tilak Varma and an impressive four-wicket haul from Ashwani Kumar helped Mumbai Indians secure a comfortable victory.
Mumbai Indians scored 199/5 in 20 overs, while Gujarat Titans struggled during the chase and were bowled out for 100 runs in 15.5 overs.
This convincing win also helped Mumbai Indians end their four-match losing streak and regain confidence in the tournament.
Mumbai Indians Innings: Early Wickets
Mumbai Indians did not get the best start after coming in to bat. Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada picked up early wickets and put Mumbai under pressure.
Quinton de Kock scored 13 runs off 11 balls, hitting one four and one six before Kagiso Rabada dismissed him.
Debutant Danish Malewar could not make much impact and scored 2 runs off 4 balls before Kagiso Rabada trapped him lbw.
Suryakumar Yadav tried to score quickly but managed 15 runs off 10 balls with one four and one six before Kagiso Rabada dismissed him.
Mumbai Indians lost three early wickets and found themselves in trouble.
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Naman Dhir Plays Important Knock
Naman Dhir played a valuable innings and helped Mumbai Indians recover. He scored 45 runs off 32 balls, hitting six fours and one six.
He built a steady partnership with Tilak Varma and helped stabilize the innings. However, Prasidh Krishna dismissed him when he looked set for a big score.
Tilak Varma Smashes Match-Winning 101
Varma played an outstanding innings and completely changed the momentum of the match.
Tilak Varma’s Innings
- 101 not out
- 45 balls
- 8 fours
- 7 sixes
- Strike Rate 224.44
Tilak Varma started slowly and scored 19 runs off his first 22 balls. After settling in, he accelerated and smashed 82 runs in the next 23 balls.
He dominated the Gujarat Titans bowlers in the final overs and helped Mumbai Indians score 96 runs in the last six overs. His powerful hitting pushed Mumbai Indians to a strong total of 199.
Tilak Varma’s innings proved to be the biggest turning point of the match.
MI Last Overs Innings
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya scored 15 runs off 16 balls before Mohammed Siraj dismissed him.
Sherfane Rutherford remained not out on 1 run off 2 balls.
Mumbai Indians also received 7 runs in extras.
MI finished their innings at 199/5 in 20 overs.
Mumbai Indians Batting Scorecard
- Quinton de Kock – 13 (11) – c & b Kagiso Rabada
- Danish Malewar – 2 (4) – lbw Kagiso Rabada
- Naman Dhir – 45 (32) – c Kagiso Rabada b Prasidh Krishna
- Suryakumar Yadav – 15 (10) – b Kagiso Rabada
- Tilak Varma – 101* (45)
- Hardik Pandya – 15 (16) – c Glenn Phillips b Mohammed Siraj
- Sherfane Rutherford – 1* (2)
- Extras – 7
- Total – 199/5 (20 overs)
GT Bowling Performance
Gujarat Titans bowlers struggled in the death overs despite picking early wickets.
Wickets Taken by Gujarat Titans Bowlers
Kagiso Rabada — 3 wickets
- Quinton de Kock
- Danish Malewar
- Suryakumar Yadav
Prasidh Krishna — 1 wicket
- Naman Dhir
Mohammed Siraj — 1 wicket
- Hardik Pandya
Despite early breakthroughs, Gujarat Titans bowlers could not stop Tilak Varma from scoring freely in the final overs.
Gujarat Titans Chase- Batting Collapse
- Chasing 200 runs, Gujarat Titans struggled from the beginning and kept losing wickets.
- Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for 0 on the first ball by Jasprit Bumrah.
- Captain Shubman Gill scored 14 runs off 13 balls with three fours before Ashwani Kumar dismissed him.
- Jos Buttler scored 5 runs off 6 balls before Hardik Pandya dismissed him lbw.
Washington Sundar Top Scores for GT
Washington Sundar tried to fight back and scored 26 runs off 17 balls, including five fours. However, Mitchell Santner dismissed him.
Middle Order Fails
- Glenn Phillips scored 6 runs before Mitchell Santner dismissed him.
- Rahul Tewatia scored 8 runs before Ashwani Kumar removed him.
- Shahrukh Khan scored 17 runs before Ashwani Kumar dismissed him.
- Rashid Khan scored 4 runs before Ashwani Kumar took his wicket.
Lower Order Collapse
- Kagiso Rabada scored 12 runs before Allah Ghazanfar stumped him.
- Ashok Sharma remained not out on 1 run.
- Mohammed Siraj scored 0 runs before Allah Ghazanfar dismissed him lbw.
- Gujarat Titans were bowled out for 100 runs in 15.5 overs.
Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard
- Sai Sudharsan – 0 (1) – c Krish Bhagat b Jasprit Bumrah
- Shubman Gill – 14 (13) – c Naman Dhir b Ashwani Kumar
- Jos Buttler – 5 (6) – lbw Hardik Pandya
- Washington Sundar – 26 (17) – c Naman Dhir b Mitchell Santner
- Glenn Phillips – 6 (8) – c & b Mitchell Santner
- Rahul Tewatia – 8 (11) – c Quinton de Kock b Ashwani Kumar
- Shahrukh Khan – 17 (13) – c Naman Dhir b Ashwani Kumar
- Rashid Khan – 4 (6) – c substitute b Ashwani Kumar
- Kagiso Rabada – 12 (14) – st Quinton de Kock b Allah Ghazanfar
- Ashok Sharma – 1* (3)
- Mohammed Siraj – 0 (3) – lbw Allah Ghazanfar
Total – 100 all out (15.5 overs)
Mumbai Indians Bowling Performance
Mumbai Indians bowlers dominated the match and picked wickets regularly.
Ashwani Kumar – 4 wickets
- Shubman Gill
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rashid Khan
Mitchell Santner – 2 wickets
- Washington Sundar
- Glenn Phillips
Allah Ghazanfar – 2 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
Jasprit Bumrah – 1 wicket
- Sai Sudharsan
Hardik Pandya – 1 wicket
- Jos Buttler
Match Turning Points
- Early wickets by Kagiso Rabada
- Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma partnership
- Tilak Varma’s explosive century
- Strong finish by Mumbai Indians
- Ashwani Kumar’s four wickets
Key Match Stats
- Mumbai Indians – 199/5
- Gujarat Titans – 100 all out
- Winning Margin – 99 runs
- Tilak Varma – 101* (45 balls)
- Naman Dhir – 45 runs
- Washington Sundar – 26 runs
- Ashwani Kumar – 4 wickets
Player of the Match
Tilak Varma – 101 not out (45 balls)
Result of Match
Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 20 April. Tilak Varma’s brilliant century and Ashwani Kumar’s outstanding bowling helped Mumbai Indians register a comfortable win and make a strong comeback in IPL 2026.
