In a highly anticipated match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 12 May 2023, the former emerged victorious by a 27-run margin. The match took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and it was Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten century that stole the show. Yadav's scintillating knock of 103* off 49 balls included 11 fours and six sixes and allowed MI to post a daunting total of 218/5.
In response, GT lost three wickets within four overs, and despite a magnificent knock by Rashid Khan, who scored 79* off 32 balls, the team was unable to chase down the target. MI's Akash Madhwal was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 36 runs, while Piyush Chawla and Kumar Kartikeya also chipped in with two wickets each.
After winning the toss, GT captain Hardik Pandya chose to field first, and MI made one change to their starting XI, with Vishnu Vinod replacing Madhwal. Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma got MI off to a brisk start, with Kishan hitting a four and a six off Mohd. Shami in the third over. However, Rashid Khan turned the tables by dismissing Rohit and Kishan in the same over.
After a quiet period, Vinod and Yadav went on the attack, with Yadav hitting a four and a six off Alzarri Joseph to bring up the 50-run partnership. Vinod was caught at deep square leg off Mohit Sharma after contributing 30 runs off 20 balls, and Tim David was dismissed by Rashid Khan soon after. Yadav, however, continued to play aggressively and smashed three fours and a six off Mohit Sharma in the 18th over to bring up his maiden IPL century.
In the second innings, GT got off to a rocky start, losing three wickets inside four overs. Akash Madhwal picked up two wickets in his first over, and Piyush Chawla and Kumar Kartikeya also made crucial breakthroughs. GT was left struggling at 103/8, but Rashid Khan came out fighting and smashed 10 sixes and three fours to score 79* off 32 balls. However, it was not enough to save GT from defeat.
Overall, it was a match full of thrilling moments and incredible performances, with Suryakumar Yadav's century being the standout highlight.