Following praise from MI captain Hardik Pandya, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has also received accolades from former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. In an exhilarating match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where a total of 448 runs were scored in 40 overs, Bumrah stood out by conceding only 27 runs in his four overs. With the Gujarat Titans boasting a formidable batting lineup, it was Bumrah who delivered when Rohit Sharma needed him most.
Insights from AB de Villiers
De Villiers remarked, "Players known for rising to the occasion in knockout matches faced their challenges and performed admirably. At the halfway point, few believed GT could win, but MI maintained their composure, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, who consistently excels in crucial moments."
He further added, "Kudos to Hardik for strategically holding Bumrah back until the opportune moment. Sai had been handling him well, so it was wise to delay his return. Before Bumrah bowled his final two overs, I told my son, 'This game isn't over until he finishes bowling.' Once again, he proved why he is among the elite bowlers," during an interview on JioHotstar.
Match Recap: MI vs GT
In the Eliminator, MI triumphed over GT by 20 runs, securing a spot in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025. The victory was propelled by Rohit Sharma's impressive 81 runs off 50 balls and Bumrah's economical bowling. After winning the toss, MI opted to bat, scoring 228/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to strong contributions from Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. Although GT lost their opener Shubman Gill in the first over, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar kept their hopes alive. With this win, MI is set to face PBKS in Qualifier 2.
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