Mumbai Indians Register First Win in Ahmedabad
The Mumbai Indians (MI) finally broke their six-match losing streak in Ahmedabad, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs in Match 30 of the IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Key Players Shine
Tilak Varma was the star of the show, scoring a magnificent 101 runs to help MI post a competitive total. Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah were the pick of the bowlers, picking up 3 and 1 wickets respectively.
Match Summary
MI won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a total of 216 runs. GT, in response, were bowled out for 117 runs, losing 3 wickets inside the power play. The Mumbai Indians scored 96 runs in the last six overs, which proved to be the turning point in the match.
Key Stats
- MI scored 96 runs in the last six overs
- GT lost 3 wickets inside the power play
- Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya stitched a partnership of 81 runs
- GT lost half their team inside 55 runs
Fan Reactions
Fans took to social media to express their delight at MI’s first win in Ahmedabad. Mumbai Indians fans were overjoyed, while Gujarat Titans fans were left disappointed.
Expert Insights
Experts praised Tilak Varma‘s batting, saying it was one of the best innings of the tournament so far. They also credited Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah for their exceptional bowling.
Context
This match was a Western Derby, with GT hosting MI. MI were without Rohit Sharma due to a hamstring injury, but they still managed to register their first win in Ahmedabad.
