In a tightly contested and rain-affected IPL 2025 encounter, the Gujarat Titans (GT) emerged victorious over the Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets via the DLS method at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The win propelled Gujarat to the top of the IPL points table, solidifying their playoff position as the group stage nears its climax.
🏟️ Match Summary:
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Mumbai Indians: 155/6 (20 overs)
- Gujarat Titans: 147/7 (19 overs) [DLS target: 146]
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets (DLS method)
- Player of the Match: Rahul Tewatia – 38* (21 balls)
The game was interrupted twice due to rain, resulting in a revised target under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
🌟 Key Highlights:
- Suryakumar Yadav top-scored for Mumbai with a fluent 62 off 37 balls.
- Mohit Sharma bowled a tight spell (2/21), keeping MI’s middle order in check.
- In the chase, GT lost early wickets but a late cameo by Rahul Tewatia turned the game around.
- Rashid Khan also contributed with a crucial 18* and picked up a wicket earlier in the innings.
🗣️ Captain Reactions:
Hardik Pandya (GT):
“Great character shown by the team. Conditions weren’t easy, but we stayed composed. Rahul and Rashid were outstanding under pressure.”
Rohit Sharma (MI):
“We were 15–20 runs short. Rain didn’t help, but Gujarat played smart cricket.”
📈 Points Table Update (Top 4 as of May 7):
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 16 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 |
🔜 Next Fixtures:
- GT vs DC – May 9
- MI vs RCB – May 10 (must-win game for Mumbai)
With only two group matches left, the race to the playoffs is heating up, and every game is now virtually a knockout for mid-table teams like MI and RCB.