{"id":322619,"date":"2026-04-22T07:29:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T01:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=322619"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T01:59:44","slug":"ipl-2026-tilak-varmas-maiden-century-and-ashwani-kumars-4-wicket-haul-lead-mi-to-a-comfortable-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/ipl-2026-tilak-varmas-maiden-century-and-ashwani-kumars-4-wicket-haul-lead-mi-to-a-comfortable-win\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: Tilak Varma&#8217;s Maiden Century And Ashwani Kumar&#8217;s 4-Wicket Haul Lead MI To A Comfortable Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mumbai Indians<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In Match 30 of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a clinical performance to crush the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This victory ended Mumbai\u2019s four-match losing streak in spectacular fashion, while concurrently snapping Gujarat\u2019s three-match winning run and handing them their heaviest defeat of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Batting first after losing the toss, Mumbai Indians overcame an early collapse that saw them reeling after Kagiso Rabada\u2019s aggressive opening spell. The innings was completely transformed by Tilak Varma, who played a historic knock to record his maiden IPL century. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Varma smashed an unbeaten 101* off just 45 deliveries, a panoramic display that included seven towering sixes. He was ably supported by Naman Dhir, whose regular 45 helped rebuild the innings and allowed Varma to go berserk in the ultimate overs, propelling Mumbai to an enormous total of 199\/5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Listed below are some reactions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An evening to recollect for MI \ud83d\udc99<br \/>Breaking jinxes and smashing records. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>First win at Ahmedabad in 12 years \u2705<br \/>Biggest win of the season by margin of runs (99) \u2705<\/p>\n<p>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TATAIPL<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TilakVarma?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TilakVarma<\/a>, Mumbai Indians, Ashwani Kumar, Naman Dhir, Gujarat Titans, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GTvsMI?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GTvsMI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MIvsGT?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MIvsGT<\/a> ] <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SSntyJ6jRK\">pic.twitter.com\/SSntyJ6jRK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StarSportsIndia\/status\/2046297194593239268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gujarat Titans won the toss, selected to bowl, had MI 44\/3\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2026and still lost by 99 runs.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not a loss, that\u2019s a full system crash.<\/p>\n<p>Tilak Varma made 101 off 45, Ashwani Kumar took 4 wickets, and GT folded for 100 like they&#8217;d dinner reservations.<\/p>\n<p>Home game. Big chase.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6zkk5UEnYK\">pic.twitter.com\/6zkk5UEnYK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sid \u26a1 (@sid_poojary) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sid_poojary\/status\/2046295949354389770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ALL HEART. ALL ENERGY. \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>Hardik Pandya wears his emotions loud and proud as MI seal their biggest win of the season \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>You might \ud835\ude5b\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude61 this one \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>Watch him next in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TATAIPL<\/a> 2026 \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MIvCSK?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MIvCSK<\/a> | THU, 23 APR, 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>[ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TATAIPL<\/a> | Tilak Varma, Mumbai Indians, Ashwani Kumar,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yPrynqioth\">pic.twitter.com\/yPrynqioth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StarSportsIndia\/status\/2046306866205192682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mumbai Indians got the W today! Finally some points on the board \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>But bro, the team atmosphere looked so conveniently united swiftly \u2014 sudden hugs, captain-arm-around-shoulder pics, everyone smiling prefer it\u2019s 2013 again. One win and the \u201cwe&#8217;re a family\u201d script is back\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IQ6bvaBmtX\">pic.twitter.com\/IQ6bvaBmtX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Saviour (@Unfairplay767) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Unfairplay767\/status\/2046303459633410530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">99 runs ka jawab \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n<p>Pure dominance by Mumbai Indians \u2013 statement win against Gujarat Titans \ud83d\udcaa<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MI?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MumbaiIndians?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MumbaiIndians<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MIvsGT?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MIvsGT<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CricketFever?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CricketFever<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jjac4pcwhe\">pic.twitter.com\/Jjac4pcwhe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Play Pulse (@Play_Pulse_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Play_Pulse_\/status\/2046293825292050906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This defeat was embarrassing and a troublesome pill to swallow but this picture has hurt me most, Shubman Gill looks helpless despite scoring most runs for Gujarat Titans. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IV10NZYRet\">pic.twitter.com\/IV10NZYRet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aagneya (@Aagneyax) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Aagneyax\/status\/2046301783472111729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mumbai Indians on won Gujarat Titans &#038; Jasprit Bumrah:<\/p>\n<p>Hardik pandya said -&#8220;Very necessary. It is usually difficult to go away &#038; win. I feel the message, i spotted, see the type of talent Tilak Varma has, he really doesn&#8217;t must worry about lots.<br \/>So the one message i\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UwZoS6t8Ex\">pic.twitter.com\/UwZoS6t8Ex<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MANU. (@IMManu_18) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IMManu_18\/status\/2046304112858525979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mumbai Bowlers Dominate as Gujarat\u2019s Chase Falls Apart<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Gujarat\u2019s chase never gathered steam as they faced a relentless Mumbai bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone immediately, claiming a wicket along with his very first delivery of the season. The Titans\u2019 top order, including Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, struggled to seek out timing against the moving ball and were dismissed cheaply. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The center order offered little resistance because the required run rate climbed rapidly under the pressure of the daunting goal. <\/span>The standout performer with the ball was Ashwani Kumar, who ripped through the Titans\u2019 lineup to complete with exceptional figures of 4\/24.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He was supported by Mitchell Santner\u2019s economical spin, which accounted for 2 crucial wickets. Gujarat was eventually bundled out for a mere 100 runs in only 15.5 overs, failing to place up a fight in front of their home crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This result provides an enormous boost to Mumbai\u2019s net run rate and keeps their playoff aspirations alive because the tournament progresses. For the Gujarat Titans, the loss exposes vulnerabilities of their batting depth and serves as a big wake-up call. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mumbai Indians will look to hold this momentum forward, while Gujarat must quickly regroup before their next outing.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get the most recent cricket news here, like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/cricfitupdate?wtsid=rdr_0r9TyTtGMzhJUSzAh\">Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CricFit\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/cricfit?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai Indians In Match 30 of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a clinical performance to crush the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 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