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Gujarat Titans Edge Past Mumbai Indians in Final-Ball Thriller to Claim Top Spot in IPL 2025
Rain, DLS Drama, and Last-Ball Heroics Light Up a Tense Encounter in Ahmedabad
The Gujarat Titans ascended to the top of the IPL 2025 points table following a heart-stopping last-ball win over Mumbai Indians, ending the latter’s six-match winning streak. In a contest repeatedly interrupted by rain and shaped by DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) equations, it was Gujarat who ultimately kept their nerve in the dying moments to clinch victory by three wickets.
Match Overview: A Game of Twists and Turns
Rain played a major role in altering the course of the match. Initially, Mumbai Indians looked in control during the powerplay of the second innings, but as the match progressed, momentum kept shifting. The critical point came just before and after a prolonged rain delay in the 14th over when GT lost quick wickets and slipped behind on the DLS par score.
Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell was pivotal in that phase. The ace pacer dismissed Shubman Gill with a searing delivery and then accounted for Shahrukh Khan, putting MI on top momentarily. Support from Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar kept the Titans under pressure.
However, in a thrilling final over where Gujarat needed 15 runs, MI’s Deepak Chahar failed to hold his nerve. He overstepped once and missed a run-out chance with one needed off the last ball. Gujarat stole the winning run, marking one of the most dramatic finishes in IPL 2025 so far.
Mumbai Indians Innings Breakdown
Powerplay: Early Breakthroughs but Missed Opportunities
Phase Score: 56/2 (RR: 9.33)
Gujarat Titans dropped three crucial catches in the opening six overs, allowing MI to post a brisk score. Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav benefitted from these chances and kept the run-rate healthy. While Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton were dismissed early by Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj, the missed opportunities would come back to haunt GT later.
Middle Overs: Gujarat Strike Back with Spin
Phase Score: 59/4 (RR: 6.55)
The turning point came with Gujarat Titans’ spinners tightening the noose. After putting up a strong 71-run stand, both Jacks (53) and Yadav (35) fell in quick succession—Jacks swept to deep midwicket while Yadav chipped one to cover. Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore were instrumental in this turnaround, sparking a collapse where MI lost four wickets for just 16 runs.
Death Overs: Bosch Lifts, But Score Remains Below Par
Phase Score: 40/2 (RR: 8.0)
Corbin Bosch managed to connect a few vital blows late in the innings, but MI could only reach 155/8 in 20 overs—a total that seemed underwhelming on a surface that quickened under the influence of rain. Gujarat’s bowlers shared the spoils with all six bowlers picking at least one wicket.
Gujarat Titans’ Response: A Roller-Coaster Chase
Powerplay: Mumbai Keep Things Tight
Phase Score: 29/1 (RR: 4.83)
Gujarat got off to a sluggish start, with Sai Sudharsan falling early to Trent Boult. The drizzle allowed MI to slow the pace of the game and manipulate the DLS equations in their favor, keeping GT to under 30 runs in the first six overs.
Middle Overs: Gill and Buttler Steady the Ship
Phase Score: 84/2 (RR: 9.33)
The innings picked up pace thanks to Jos Buttler (30) and Shubman Gill (43), who crafted a 72-run stand. They kept GT abreast of the DLS requirement. However, just as Gujarat inched ahead, Buttler fell to Ashwani Kumar and MI sniffed an opening. Sherfane Rutherford’s impactful 20-run cameo included a six and two boundaries that momentarily placed GT seven runs ahead before another rain delay paused play for 25 minutes.
Death Overs: GT Survive the Storm
Phase Score: 34/3 (RR: 8.5)
Resuming with 49 needed from 36 balls, GT again lost the advantage with a sudden flurry of wickets. Bumrah returned to peg them back, and MI seemed poised for a memorable comeback. But Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee swung momentum back. A boundary and a six in the final over helped GT close in.
The match culminated in an incredible finish as Chahar missed a run-out with one needed off the final delivery, handing Gujarat a dramatic win via DLS method.
Key Performers
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Shubman Gill – 43 runs off 32 balls
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Will Jacks – 53 off 38 balls
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Jasprit Bumrah – 2/19 in 4 overs
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Rashid Khan & Sai Kishore – Crucial middle-overs breakthroughs
For a full IPL 2025 match schedule and points table updates, visit the official IPL website.
What’s Next?
Mumbai Indians will face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on May 11, while Gujarat Titans are set to take on Delhi Capitals in Delhi on the same date.
For in-depth analysis of previous GT matches, check out our Gujarat Titans match reports.
