The IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. Gujarat Titans snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a nail-biting 3-wicket win, chasing a revised DLS target of 147 in 19 overs after a rain-hit encounter.
⚡ Final Over Drama: 15 Needed, 1 Over, 3 Wickets
After multiple rain interruptions, the equation came down to GT needing 15 runs from a single over. Rahul Tewatia launched the first ball for a four, and Gerald Coetzee smashed a six on the third delivery. A no-ball by Deepak Chahar added to MI’s woes. Despite Coetzee falling with just one required off two balls, GT held their nerve. A misfield and a missed collection at the non-striker’s end on the last ball handed GT the winning single.
🌧️ Rain Halts and Resumptions Define the Chase
The Gujarat chase began under rain-threatened skies and saw multiple interruptions. After being reduced to 147 in 19 overs via the DLS method, GT’s innings was constantly disrupted. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult started strong, keeping the powerplay tight and picking up key wickets—Sudharsan, Gill, and Rutherford among them.
After a brief surge powered by Sherfane Rutherford’s big hits, GT briefly edged ahead of the DLS par score. But momentum swung back again post-resumption with quick wickets, including Rashid Khan and Shahrukh Khan. The final twist came in the form of the last-over heroics that turned the tide once again.
🔶 MI Batting Collapse Despite Jacks’ Fifty
Earlier in the evening, Mumbai Indians posted 155/8 in 20 overs after Shubman Gill opted to bowl first. Will Jacks scored a gritty half-century, while Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) contributed crucial runs after surviving early dropped chances. However, GT’s bowlers tightened the noose after the 10th over, with quick wickets falling in succession.
Hardik Pandya, who captained MI, endured a forgettable outing with the bat and later misfielded the final ball that allowed GT to complete their run chase.
💥 Key Performances
- Gerald Coetzee: Crucial six in final over, pivotal cameo
- Rahul Tewatia: Calm under pressure, started last over with a boundary
- Will Jacks: Anchored MI innings with a fifty
- Jasprit Bumrah: Double strike to bring MI back into the game
📊 Match Summary
MI: 155/8 (20 overs) | Jacks 50, SKY 30 | Sai Kishore 2/22
GT: 147/7 (19 overs, Target via DLS) | Rutherford 28, Coetzee 15 | Bumrah 3/17
🏆 What This Means
With this win, Gujarat Titans return to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are left ruing missed chances—literally and figuratively—as they continue to search for consistency in the tournament.
