IPL 2025: Rain, Drama, and a Last-Ball Thriller as Gujarat Titans Edge Out Mumbai Indians in DLS-affected Clash

Gujarat Titans jumped to the top of the points table after they sealed a thrilling last-ball win over Mumbai Indians, ending their opponents’ six-match winning streak in IPL 2025.

Rain heavily influenced the stop-start game, but GT held their nerve through numerous twists and turns to snatch victory off the final delivery.

Showers, DLS Drama, and Final-over Chaos Set the Stage for GT’s Narrow Win

Rain and the DLS equations it brought with it introduced several twists in the contest. When the first interruption threatened during the powerplay of Mumbai Indians’ chase, MI held the upper hand, though play continued. However, when rain finally stopped play in the 14th over, Gujarat Titans had edged ahead. The phase between the second and final rain breaks proved crucial—GT stumbled from 107/2 to 132/6, severely hurting their position under the DLS method.

Jasprit Bumrah turned the tide for Mumbai Indians during this stretch. On a pitch that had quickened due to moisture, he breached Shubman Gill’s defence with a sharp delivery and followed it up by dismissing Shahrukh Khan with a searing inswinger.

Supporting him effectively, left-arm pacers Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar struck crucial blows. Boult trapped Sherfane Rutherford LBW, while Kumar bowled Rashid Khan with a pinpoint yorker. These strikes left GT trailing the par score by four runs at that stage. But another twist remained.

When play resumed, GT needed 15 off the final over. Deepak Chahar faltered with his lengths and overstepped once, allowing GT to claw back. With one run needed off two balls, Chahar bounced out Gerald Coetzee, but a missed run-out on the last delivery allowed GT to complete the single they needed and seal a thrilling victory in a roller-coaster finish.

GT’s Missed Chances Hand MI Early Momentum

Mumbai Indians made the most of Gujarat Titans’ sloppy fielding, as GT dropped three catches in the powerplay that handed MI a solid start. Both Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav benefited from reprieves and kept the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace. Yadav drove Prasidh Krishna for two elegant boundaries down the ground before Sai Kishore dropped him in the same over. In the very next over, Mohammad Siraj spilled a straightforward chance at midwicket to let off an aggressive Jacks, denying Arshad Khan his second wicket.

Earlier, Siraj had dismissed Ryan Rickelton, and Arshad Khan removed Rohit Sharma after the MI skipper miscued a big shot. However, GT’s early breakthroughs were overshadowed by their missed chances, which allowed MI to gain momentum and recover from the early setbacks.

Gujarat’s Spinners Trigger Middle-Order Collapse

Gujarat Titans clawed their way back into the contest with timely breakthroughs from their spinners, and this time, they held on to the catches that came their way. Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav had built a strong platform for Mumbai Indians, with Jacks racing to his maiden fifty for the franchise. Their 71-run partnership threatened to take the game away from GT.

However, Gujarat struck against the flow of play—Sai Kishore dismissed Yadav for a brisk 35 as he chipped a catch to the infield. In the next over, Rashid Khan removed Jacks for 53 with a well-flighted delivery that induced a mistimed sweep. These breakthroughs dried up MI’s scoring, and the collapse continued as Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya fell in successive overs. Gujarat snatched control of the game by taking four wickets for just 16 runs in a span of 19 balls, completely turning the tide.

Titans’ All-Round Bowling Effort Restricts MI to Below-Par Total

Corbin Bosch chipped in with a few timely blows late in the innings to give Mumbai Indians a slight boost, but his efforts couldn’t compensate for the earlier setbacks.

Gujarat Titans, after choosing to bowl first, kept MI to a modest 155 with a disciplined and collective bowling performance. All six GT bowlers picked up wickets and delivered at key moments, ensuring Mumbai never gained sustained momentum.

Boult Strikes Early as MI Apply the Brakes on GT’s Start

Trent Boult disrupted one of the tournament’s most reliable opening partnerships by dismissing Sai Sudharsan in the second over, caught behind. With swing on offer, Mumbai Indians’ bowlers maintained tight lines and stifled GT’s top-order throughout the powerplay.

Light drizzle added to the tension, allowing MI to slow down the game tactically. GT managed only 29 runs in the first six overs before MI took a Strategic Timeout, hoping the DLS method might tilt the game in their favor. However, the breeze helped clear the conditions, allowing play to continue.

GT Fight Back Through Buttler and Gill’s Stand

Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill led a strong comeback for Gujarat Titans with a vital 72-run partnership. The pair found timely boundaries, keeping GT in touch with the required rate despite the looming DLS target. As rain showers hovered, the DLS score played a crucial role. Though the rain eased during their stand, GT began to inch ahead. However, MI gained hope when Buttler’s wicket fell, courtesy of Ashwani Kumar, who replaced the injured Corbin Bosch due to concussion. At that point, GT had yet to surpass the DLS par score.

But Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire cameo shifted momentum. He attacked Will Jacks’ offspin, smashing a couple of big sixes. After Rutherford’s second six, GT pulled ahead by seven runs of the DLS par score, just before rain halted play for 25 minutes. When action resumed, GT required 49 runs from the final six overs.

Bumrah’s Brilliance and Rain Drama Keeps the Game in the Balance

Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterful spell, quickly shifting the momentum in Mumbai Indians’ favor. However, the intermittent rain breaks added more twists, keeping the match on a knife-edge.

Despite the drama, Gujarat Titans remained composed when it mattered most. Rahul Tewatia’s boundary off the first ball of the final over, followed by Gerald Coetzee’s six, swung the balance back in GT’s favor, securing their narrow victory.

Brief Scores

Mumbai Indians: 155/8 in 20 overs (Will Jacks 53, Suryakumar Yadav 35; Sai Kishore 2-34)
Gujarat Titans: 147/7 in 19 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 30; Jasprit Bumrah 2-19)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets (DLS method)

What Next for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans?

Mumbai Indians will have a four-day break before traveling to Dharamsala for their next match against Punjab Kings on May 11. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans will face Delhi Capitals on the same day in Delhi.

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