The Mumbai Indians (MI) finally found their rhythm in the TATA IPL 2026, delivering a clinical performance to dismantle the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The victory was fueled by a historic maiden century from Tilak Varma and a lethal bowling spell by impact player Ashwani Kumar, effectively ending MI’s disappointing four-match losing streak.
A 𝙈𝙄𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘺 win in Ahmedabad!! 👊@mipaltan get back on winning ways with a massive 99-run win 🔥
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The Tilak Varma Show: 101 Off 45 Balls*
After being put in to bat by GT skipper Shubman Gill, Mumbai Indians found themselves in early trouble at 46/3 inside the powerplay, with Kagiso Rabada (3/33) wreaking havoc. However, Tilak Varma turned the game on its head with a breathtaking display of power-hitting.
4⃣5⃣-ball Hundred 🤯
Tilak Varma, TAKE A BOW 👏👏
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Varma reached his maiden IPL
Varma reached his maiden IPL century in just 45 balls, equalling Sanath Jayasuriya’s record for the fastest hundred by a Mumbai Indians batter. His unbeaten 101 was decorated with 8 fours and 7 sixes, including a massive 22-run onslaught in the final over. He was ably supported by Naman Dhir, who played a steadying hand of 45 runs off 32 balls, helping MI post a formidable total of 199/5.
Dealing in sixes 💥💥
Tilak Varma smashes 2⃣6⃣ runs from the 18th over 💪
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GT’s Batting Capitulation
The chase was a nightmare for the home side from the very first ball. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone by dismissing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck. The Titans never recovered from the early shock, losing wickets at regular intervals as the required run rate spiraled out of control.
While Washington Sundar (26) tried to resist, a sensational leaping catch by Naman Dhir sparked a middle-order collapse. The Titans were eventually bundled out for exactly 100 runs in 15.5 overs, marking one of their heaviest defeats in IPL history and pushing their net run rate into the negatives.
Ashwani Kumar and Ghazanfar Lead the Rout
MI’s bowling unit looked revitalized. Ashwani Kumar was the standout performer, finishing with exceptional figures of 4/24. He utilized the pace and bounce of the Ahmedabad track to perfection, picking up crucial wickets in both the powerplay and the middle overs.
Young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar put the final nails in the coffin, finishing with 2/17. He wrapped up the proceedings by trapping Mohammed Siraj LBW to seal the 99-run victory for the five-time champions.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians: 199/5 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 101*, Naman Dhir 45; Kagiso Rabada 3/33)
Gujarat Titans: 100 all out in 15.5 overs (Washington Sundar 26; Ashwani Kumar 4/24, Allah Ghazanfar 2/17)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 99 runs.
Player of the Match: Tilak Varma.
🗣️🗣️ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 @mipaltan‘s hero with the bat Tilak Varma after a stellar show in Ahmedabad 💙 #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #GTvMI | @TilakV9 pic.twitter.com/CAU2j7pWOr
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