Mumbai Indians totally crushed Gujarat Titans last night in Match 30 of IPL 2026. Tilak Varma hit a 101 with only 45 balls. This bombastic knock propelled MI to a colossal 99-run victory. Further, their powerplay dominance established an unbeatable tune at the very beginning. Thus, MI is back to serious playoff contention with actual power. This overpowering performance is likewise applauded by the fans. GT was sloppy at the first ball. MI bowlers rolled out death-over schemes in the match. Certainly, they combined yorkers and cutters splendidly. So GT never recovered after initial hits. Now fans intensely debate. Is this the real turnaround of MI? Powerplay fire appears to be unlocked. GT vs MI Result: Brief Data Table Match Top Scorer Best Figures Margin GT vs MI Tilak Varma 101 (45) Ashwani Kumar 4/24 MI by 99 runs PBKS vs LSG Shreyas Iyer 76 (48) Ravi Bishnoi 3/22 PBKS by 6 wickets All in all, MI scored 199/5 first. Thus, GT went down to 100 all out. Further, Tilak was awarded Player of the Month. Tilak Varma’s Maiden Ton: From 19(22) to 101(45) Tilak turned pressure into power. He smashed 8 sixes after a slow start. Furthermore, his 82-run rampage changed the tide of events.  Captain Hardik was totally in his support. So Tilak paid religion with savage blows. This second chance is an adored story among fans. Is he now in charge of MI? Destruction: The 4-Wicket Spell by Ashwani Kumar Ashwani dismissed the top order of GT. During the power play 4/24, he had three. But batters were baffled by cutters and yorkers. He ruled out major threats. As a result, GT never recovered. This incantation makes him the X-factor of MI. Will he be able to repeat it shortly? Climax: ”Pep Talk” by Hardik Hardik rallied MI following initial wickets. Tilak blew up at his words. Besides, fielding grew sharper in a moment. Next, GT lost wickets in groups. As such, MI kept the middle overs in check. This is where captainly art shone.  Pitch Report: Ahmedabad The pitch at Ahmedabad was early favoured for its pace. But it declined in the dark. Average first innings: 185 Powerplay rate: 10.1 runs/over Spinners economy: 7.2 Death overs pace: 11.5 Two successful chases made by teams. Thus, MI data was the most interpretable. Key Battles Recap Tilak vs Rashid Khan was conclusive. Rashid contained it early, but Tilak left afterwards. The opener was silenced by Ashwani vs Gill. Gill fell for 12. So the pursuit of GT failed quickly. Tactical Change This Season First, powerplays are more attacked by teams. The strike rates are now up to 160. Secondly, best bowlers are saved by captains for death overs. MI passes along and turns on spin. But GT was unable to rotate the strike. The Victory Lap Following this statement performance, MI is back in full competition. Massive statements were made by Tilak Varma and Ashwani Kumar. Everything was different in the century of Tilak. The 4 wicket haul by Ashwani was the death knell of GT. In the meantime, GT needs to re-strategise to survive. The pressure on their batting crumbled. The debate is still going on around the nation. Does this victory end the wobbly era of MI? To conclude, powerplay aggression is now aflame. The death-over grip is rock solid, as well. Overall, the tactics of Captain Hardik were just right. Keep up with Cricmatch every day to get new IPL 2026 analyses. Pick up all the important match updates here! Pitch Side FAQs Who made a century in GT vs MI yesterday? Tilak Varma smashed 101 off 45. He hit 8 sixes and 7 fours. How many times did Ashwani Kumar bowl? Ashwani took 4/24 in 3.5 overs. He eliminated the 3 best batters (GT) in the team. What is the reason behind the collapse of GT? Unwise choice of powerplay shots. MI pacers were exploited early on. Will MI be in the playoffs now? This triumph likewise boosts hopes. They require 3 additional points in 5 games. Who got the title for the ‘Player of the Match’? Tilak Varma scored it 101. The total of MI was characterized by his knock.

Lucknow Super Giants were crushed by Punjab Kings by 54 runs yesterday in Mullanpur. Priyansh Arya added to the success with a 103 off 52 balls with 9 huge sixes. Cooper Connolly followed up with 4/22 to end the chase as LSG collapsed at 151. That decision by Iyer to field first backfired on PBKS, who made a very formidable 205/4.  Indeed, in PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026, this was the third consecutive victory for PBKS. Equally, it reveals the growing middle-order miseries of LSG. Track quick scores of yesterday’s along with upcoming matches with Cricmatch official website. Yesterday’s Quick Scorecard Match Top Scorer Best Figures Margin PBKS vs LSG Priyansh Arya 103* (52) Cooper Connolly 4/22 PBKS by 54 runs PBKS scored 205/4 in the first innings. LSG was not doing well and finally crumbled at 151 all out in 19.3 overs. The advantage given to the PBKS was monumental, 68/1, and it never gave back. PBKS powerplay: 68/1 (SR 176.9) LSG collapse: 5 wkts for 28 runs (overs 16–20) Mullanpur 1st Innings avg: 182/6 Cooper economy: 5.5 (middle overs) Priyansh sixes: 9 PBKS vs LSG Match Analysis PBKS was holding the powerplay with the first ball. Priyansh Arya blasted 46 runs off just 18 deliveries. Such an aggressive beginning placed the LSG bowlers on the defensive at the start. Further, PBKS added 72/2 at a steady 9.2 RPO. Then the Cooper Connolly spin battered the LSG batters with a 4.8 economy rate. In the last five overs PBKS reached 65/2. On the other hand, LSG scored 28 points with five wickets in the same time. The decision by Shreyas Iyer to bowl first backfired. PBKS was able to decide all the stages of the match after the toss. Standout Performers & X-Factors Priyansh Arya Striking at a 198 SR, he carved 103 off 52 balls. He swept the long boundaries nine times without difficulty. Such an inning spoilt LSG tactical plans too early. Cooper Connolly His 4/22 in four tight overs broke the LSG middle order. He sent away both Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran. Nobody foresaw that match-changing curse. Arshdeep Singh He gave pinpoint yorkers to end up with 2/28. When LSG attempted to retaliate, he swept out the tail.  Shashank Singh: 32* off 16 (SR 200) Harpreet Brar: 1/18 low-cost spell Marquis Stoinis: Failed on 12 out of 15 balls Nicholas Pooran: The first to come under the spell of Cooper Pitch, Weather & Toss Effect The Mullanpur field was flat, and early batting was ideal. The first 15 overs went by at a quick pace of 10.2 RPO on the part of PBKS; the spinners would later realize great grip. The PBKS vs LSG IPL 2026 match started at 3:30 PM IST. At the final point, the temperature dropped to 28 degrees Celsius. Light dew helped the bowlers to rein in the scoring towards the end of the match. It was a misjudgement on the toss call to bowl first by Iyer. The afternoon tested a greater technical judgment of PBKS batters.  Last 5 Matches 1st Inns Score Result PBKS vs GT 198/4 PBKS won 8 wkts LSG vs RCB 167/7 RCB won 5 wickets. PBKS vs MI 189/5 PBKS won 12 runs DC vs KKR 175/6 KKR won 4 wickets. PBKS vs CSK 192/3 PBKS won 6 wkts Head-to-Head & Form Guide Date Winner Margin Top Performer 2026-04-18 PBKS 54 runs Priyansh Arya 103* 2025-05-12 LSG 6 wkts Pooran 78 2024-04-30 PBKS 4 runs Rabada 3/19 2024-04-04 LSG 34 runs Stoinis 124 All in all, PBKS is now on the head-to-head rivalry, 4-3. They have previously won the past two home matches against LSG. PBKS grabbed their third consecutive point to solidify their rank. LSG is currently losing four matches out of the five. The gap in the form is clear to the audience of the match. Final Remarks Overnight, Priyansh and Cooper turned PBKS’s fortunes around. LSG collapsed to great pressure on the scoreboard. Be in touch with Cricmatch official website to get more IPL thrillers daily. Run & Score Queries Why was Priyansh Arya the master? His initial speed was 220+ SR. Mullanpur, with its narrow perimeter, was a place that fit his high ambitions. How did Cooper Connolly dominate LSG? He recorded a middle over (overs 8-14) of 4/22. Pooran and Stoinis were both dismissed by his wrong one. Is the toss call of Iyer the one that lost the match? Fielding initially allowed PBKS to accumulate the total of 205. It was so dry that the second-innings pursuit was all but impossible. What was the force behind the PBKS powerplay? Priyansh was a ruthless short-ball hitter. They were 68/1 to the poor 42/3 of LSG. Will LSG bounce back? Pooran needs fifty plus early wickets. But current form suggests an uphill battle ahead.