Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai
Mumbai, May 7: In a thrilling encounter that stretched past midnight and kept fans on the edge of their seats, Gujarat Titans pulled off a last-ball heist to end Mumbai Indians’ six-match winning run in the IPL 2025 season. The rain-curtailed high-voltage clash at the Wankhede Stadium saw GT clinch victory by three wickets via the DLS method, chasing a revised target of 147 in 19 overs.
The match was defined by momentum swings, rain interruptions, and high drama in the final over. With 15 needed off the last six balls, Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee held their nerve as Gujarat crossed the finish line in dramatic fashion. A crucial no-ball from Deepak Chahar and a six by Coetzee turned the tide, levelling the scores before a misfield and a failed run-out attempt sealed MI’s fate.
Opting to bat first, Mumbai Indians raced to 56/2 in the powerplay, with Will Jacks blazing his way to 53 off 35 balls (4x5, 6x3) and Suryakumar Yadav adding a quick 35. The duo stitched a 71-run stand, threatening a big total. However, spinners Sai Kishore (2-34) and Rashid Khan (1-21) applied the brakes, triggering a collapse that saw MI lose five wickets for just 26 runs and end at 155/8. Despite dropping three catches early on, GT's disciplined bowling effort restricted Mumbai to a modest total.
Chasing 156, Gujarat Titans lost Sai Sudharsan early to Trent Boult but recovered through a 77-run stand between skipper Shubman Gill (43 off 46) and Jos Buttler (30). Just as GT looked comfortable, rain played spoilsport. A brief drizzle saw Ashwani Kumar replace Corbin Bosch as a concussion substitute and immediately made an impact by breaking the partnership.
MI clawed back through Bumrah’s brilliance — dismissing Gill and Shahrukh Khan in quick succession — and Boult’s timely strike to remove Rutherford. Ashwani then trapped Rashid Khan with a searing yorker, pushing GT to 126/6. With 24 needed off 12, another rain delay saw the target revised to 147, with GT requiring 15 runs in the final over.
When the players returned post 12:25 AM, Gujarat needed 15 off the final over. Tewatia struck the first ball for four, Coetzee smashed a six, and Chahar delivered a costly no-ball that yielded two runs. After a couple of singles and a dramatic wicket, GT still needed one off the last ball. With pressure mounting, Coetzee survived a potential run-out as MI fumbled, allowing the Titans to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
With this win, Gujarat Titans soared to the top of the IPL 2025 standings, ending Mumbai’s red-hot winning streak in a rain-soaked classic that had all the ingredients of a blockbuster.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 155/8 in 20 overs (Will Jacks 53, Suryakumar Yadav 35; Sai Kishore 2-34, Rashid Khan 1-21)
Gujarat Titans: 147/7 in 19 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 30; Bumrah 2-19, Boult 2-22, Ashwani Kumar 2-28)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets via DLS method