In the IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs, marking a significant turnaround for MI. Tilak Varma stole the show with his maiden IPL century, scoring 101 runs off 45 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes. After a slow start at 19 runs off 22 balls, Varma accelerated following a pep talk from Hardik Pandya. MI set a challenging total of 199 runs, which proved more than enough as GT were bowled out for just 100 runs. Jasprit Bumrah, MI's bowling spearhead, showcased his skills by taking a wicket with his first ball, while Ashwani Kumar's impressive figures of 4/24 further dismantled the GT batting lineup. Post-match, Bumrah and GT's Mohammed Siraj engaged in playful banter about biryani and Siraj's recent promotion to Deputy Superintendent of Police in Telangana, adding a light-hearted touch to the competitive atmosphere.