In a rollercoaster of a match at Wankhede, Gujarat Titans (GT) pulled off a stunning win over Mumbai Indians (MI), halting their six-match winning streak and climbing to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. This game had everything—rain delays, dropped catches, missed run-outs, and nail-biting finishes.

A Rainy Twist in the Tale

MI had clawed their way back into the game after rain interrupted the second innings. Just before midnight, the hosts sensed a turnaround as they reduced GT from a strong position to a tricky chase with just two overs left and a revised DLS target.

Thanks to the tireless ground staff, the game resumed with GT needing 15 runs from the final over. Deepak Chahar started with a boundary and a six, then bowled a no-ball, before taking a wicket. With 1 needed off the final ball, a run-out was on—but a missed throw allowed GT to sneak home, sparking wild celebrations.

MI's Solid Start, But GT Fight Back

After winning the toss and opting to bowl, GT made early inroads. Mohammed Siraj and Arshad Khan removed MI’s openers quickly. But GT’s fielding let them down as they dropped Will Jacks on 0 and 29, and Suryakumar Yadav on 10. Both made GT pay—Jacks smashing a 29-ball fifty, and Surya continuing his consistent form with 35.

However, GT’s bowlers turned the game. R Sai Kishore dismissed both Surya and Hardik Pandya, and Rashid Khan bounced back from a poor outing in the previous match with the crucial wicket of Jacks. Prasidh Krishna and Coetzee chipped in too, restricting MI to 155/8.

Tough Conditions and Early Blows

MI bowlers, especially Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, started brilliantly under windy conditions. Boult removed Sudharsan early, and GT found themselves struggling at 21/1 after five overs—well behind the DLS par.

Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill tried to steady the innings, but runs were hard to come by.

Momentum Swings Again

Buttler began to lift the pace, especially after a sloppy 11-ball over from Hardik that included two no-balls and three wides. However, MI's concussion sub, Ashwani Kumar, made an impact by dismissing Buttler and keeping things tight.

Enter Sherfane Rutherford.

Back in the XI as an Impact Player, Rutherford started slow but then counterattacked brilliantly. He took down part-timer Will Jacks and then Ashwani to push GT ahead on the DLS score just before rain interrupted play again.

Bumrah, Boult Make One Final Push

When play resumed, Bumrah and Boult bowled their final overs with fire. Bumrah dismissed Gill and Shahrukh Khan, while Boult removed Rutherford. Suddenly, GT were behind again, with just one over to go and no top batters left.

A Chaotic Finish

The final over had everything.

MI’s top bowlers were done. Their over-rate penalty meant one less boundary rider. Chahar bowled the last over with a wet ball, and Tewatia smacked the first delivery for four. Coetzee followed with a six. A no-ball helped, but with one needed off the final ball, MI had a shot at a run-out.

But no fielder backed up the throw, and Hardik’s direct hit missed. GT won by three wickets (DLS method).

Final Thoughts

This wasn’t just another match—it was a true IPL classic. Gujarat held their nerve in a pressure-cooker situation, while Mumbai will regret a few missed moments—especially that run-out chance.

Key Stats:

• MI: 155/8 (Jacks 53, Suryakumar 35, Kishore 2-34)
   
• GT: 147/7 in 19 overs (Gill 43, Buttler 30, Bumrah 2-19, Boult 2-22)
   
• Result: GT won by 3 wickets (DLS method)