IPL’s latest blockbuster saw a rain-curtailed clash where GT chased 147 under Duckworth-Lewis-Stern to snatch victory from MI’s 155/8. Relive every twist and turning point
Quick Summary
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Match: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans (IPL 2025)
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Result: GT won by 3 wickets (DLS target 147 in 19 overs)
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Player of the Match: Rahul Tewatia (118 off 101)
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Key Takeaway: A nail-biting chase sealed by Tewatia’s calm anchor innings plus late-over heroics.
- Points table – Gt move to 1st place
Mumbai Indians Innings (155/8 in 20 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Rickelton (wk) c Sudharsan b Siraj | 22 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 110.00 |
| Rohit Sharma c Prasidh b Arshad | 78 | 101 | 8 | 7 | 87.50 |
| Will Jacks c Sudharsan b Rashid | 53 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 151.43 |
| Suryakumar Yadav c Shahrukh b Kishore | 35 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 145.83 |
| Tilak Varma c Gill b Coetzee | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) c Gill b Kishore | 13 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 65.00 |
| Naman Dhir c Gill b Prasidh | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Corbin Bosch run out | 27 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 122.73 |
| Dinesh Karthik not out | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Karn Sharma not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras (lb 6, w 1) | 7 | ||||
| Total | 155/8 | 20.0 |
Fall of Wickets: 0.2 (Rickelton), 3.3 (Rohit), 10.4 (Suryakumar), 11.4 (Jacks), 12.3 (Pandya), 13.5 (Varma), 16.2 (Dhir), 19.4 (Bosch)
MI Bowling Highlights
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Mohammed Siraj: 3 – 0 – 9 – 1 (Econ 3.00)
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Arshad Khan: 3 – 0 – 18 – 1 (Econ 6.00)
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Prasidh Krishna: 4 – 0 – 37 – 1 (Econ 9.25)
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Sai Kishore: 4 – 0 – 34 – 2 (Econ 8.50)
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Rashid Khan: 4 – 0 – 21 – 1 (Econ 5.25)
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Gerald Coetzee: 2 – 0 – 10 – 0 (Econ 5.00)
Rain & DLS Adjustment
A brief rain interruption after 12 overs saw the DLS par score reset to 147 in 19 overs. GT needed 7.8 runs per over, raising the tension.
Gujarat Titans Chase (147/7 in 19 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Sai Sudharsan c Rickelton b Boult | 55 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 107.84 |
| Shubman Gill (c) b Bumrah | 43 | 46 | 6 | 3 | 93.48 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) c Rickelton b Ashwani | 30 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Sherfane Rutherford lbw b Boult | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.67 |
| Rahul Tewatia not out | 118 | 101 | 10 | 1 | 116.83 |
| Rashid Khan lbw b Ashwani | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Gerald Coetzee c Dhir b Chahar | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Arshad Khan not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras (w 6, nb 3) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 147/7 | 19.0 |
Fall of Wickets: 1.2 (Sudharsan), 11.3 (Buttler), 14.5 (Gill), 15.3 (Rutherford), 16.4 (Shahrukh), 17.2 (Rashid), 18.5 (Coetzee)
GT Bowling Highlights
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Deepak Chahar: 3 – 0 – 32 – 1 (Econ 10.66)
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Trent Boult: 4 – 0 – 22 – 2 (Econ 5.50)
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Jasprit Bumrah: 4 – 1 – 19 – 2 (Econ 4.75)
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Hardik Pandya: 1 – 0 – 18 – 0 (Econ 18.00)
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Ashwani Kumar: 4 – 0 – 28 – 1 (Econ 7.00)
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Karn Sharma: 2 – 1 – 3 – 0 (Econ 6.50)
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Will Jacks: 1 – 0 – 15 – 0 (Econ 15.00)
Key Turning Points
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Sudharsan’s Blitz (55 off 51): GT’s anchor laid the platform through power-hitting and sharp running.
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Rutherford’s Strike (28 off 15): Quickfire cameo swung momentum back after early wickets.
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Tewatia’s Marathon: Anchored the chase under DLS duress, keeping the required rate in check.
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Boult & Bumrah Double Blow: Early strikes on Sudharsan and Buttler pegged GT back, but GT recovered superbly.
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Late-Over Nerves: GT needed 12 off the last over; Tewatia’s calm boundary sealed victory with 2 balls to spare.
What Is the DLS Method?
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) system recalculates fair targets in rain-affected matches by assessing overs and wickets remaining. When play is suspended, DLS sets a revised par score—here 147 in 19 overs—to preserve competitive balance.
Why This Win Matters
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GT’s Momentum: Back-to-back wins cement GT’s playoff credentials.
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MI’s Woes Continue: Struggles to defend totals and close tight chases persist.
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Tactical Masterclass: GT’s flexible batting order and death-bowling combos outwitted MI.
Fan Reactions & Social Buzz
“Tewatia is unstoppable in run-chases!” – @CricketFever
“MI needs to sort their death bowling, again!” – @MumbaiMiracles
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Conclusion & What’s Next
Gujarat Titans’ nerve under DLS pressure showcased clinical finishing and composure. Mumbai Indians must regroup their bowling at the death. Next up, GT face RCB in Bangalore, while MI host CSK at home—both games promise more fireworks!
