Gujarat Titans clinched a heart-stopping three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) via DLS in a rain-marred IPL 2025 classic.
Shubman Gill’s grit and final-ball chaos sealed victory. Follow BRG365 for match analysis.
Rain, Chaos, and a Last-Ball Decider
In a see-saw battle filled with rain interruptions, no-ball drama, and fielding blunders, GT vs MI delivered an IPL classic as Gujarat Titans stunned Mumbai Indians to top the points table.
The result ended MI’s six-match winning streak and showcased GT’s knack for escaping tight spots, thanks to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method and a nerve-wracking final over.
MI’s Middle-Order Collapse
Opting to bat first, MI relied on Will Jacks’ brisk 53 (35 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav’s 35 (24 balls) to build a platform, but GT’s spin duo of R Sai Kishore (2/34) and Rashid Khan (1/28) wrecked their middle order.
MI lost 6 wickets for 58 runs, posting 155/8—a total that looked under-par on a Wankhede pitch offering early seam movement.
GT’s Chase Derailed by Rain
In reply, GT faced early pressure from Trent Boult (2/22) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/19), who dismissed Sai Sudharsan early.
Shubman Gill (43 off 46) and Jos Buttler (30 off 27) steadied the ship with a 72-run stand, but rain interrupted at 107/2 in the 14th over, resetting the target via DLS.
When play resumed, MI’s pacers struck back, reducing GT to 132/6 and shifting momentum in MI’s favor.
DLS Drama and Hardik’s Costly Mistakes
A second rain delay left GT needing 15 runs off the final over. Deepak Chahar’s over proved pivotal: Rahul Tewatia’s boundary, Gerald Coetzee’s six, and a no-ball reduced the ask to one run off the last ball.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya, who had bowled two no-balls earlier, missed a direct hit to run out Arshad Khan, handing GT a dramatic win—their first at Wankhede in three attempts.
GT vs MI: Key Moments
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Powerplay: MI kept GT under check, with Bumrah and Boult making early breakthroughs.
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Middle Overs: GT found momentum through Gill and Buttler’s partnership, while MI's bowlers fought back.
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Death Overs: Rain interrupted the chase, but GT's calmness under pressure, combined with critical hits from Coetzee, saw them over the line.
Playoff Implications
The win propelled GT to the top of the table with 16 points, while MI dropped to fourth (14 points). GT’s superior net run rate (+0.753) strengthens their playoff bid, while MI’s slow over-rate penalty and middle-order vulnerabilities raise concerns.
What’s Next?
GT face Delhi Capitals on May 11, aiming to secure a playoff spot. MI travel to Dharamsala to take on Punjab Kings, needing wins to stay in contention.
