Match Summary: IPL 2025 – 56th Match
In what turned out to be a nail-biting encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on May 6, 2025, the Gujarat Titans successfully chased down a target of 148 runs set by the Mumbai Indians, winning by 3 wickets with no balls remaining under the DLS method.
Mumbai Indians Innings
Batting first, the Mumbai Indians struggled to find their rhythm, finishing their 20 overs at 147 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Star performer Will Jacks delivered a commendable innings, scoring 53 runs off 58 balls, punctuated with 5 boundaries and 3 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 151.42. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav contributed significantly with a well-crafted 35 runs off 36 balls, hitting 5 fours.
The other notable contributors were Corbin Bosch with 27 runs off 30 balls and a late not out of 8 runs from Deepak Chahar. With the batters failing to capitalize on promising starts, Mumbai could only muster a modest total.
Gujarat’s bowlers had a mixed evening, with Sai Kishore (2 wickets for 34 runs) and Rashid Khan (1 wicket for 21 runs) playing crucial roles in containing the scoring rate and taking key wickets.
Gujarat Titans Innings
Chasing 148, the Gujarat Titans faced an uphill struggle after losing early wickets, including that of Sai Sudharsan for just 5 runs. Shubman Gill was the pillar of Gujarat's innings, scoring 43 runs off 75 balls and keeping the innings steady amidst the fall of wickets. Jos Buttler added a valuable 30 runs, and Sherfane Rutherford provided a much-needed boost, scoring 28 runs off just 21 balls.
Despite a few hiccups, including sudden wickets falling in quick succession, Rahul Tewatia's late contributions and a spirited performance ensured that Gujarat crossed the finish line with 3 wickets in hand. Notably, Gerald Coetzee showcased resilience by scoring 12 runs at a strike rate of 200, helping stabilize the innings late on.
Deepak Chahar tried to rally the Mumbai bowlers with his bowling, clinching a wicket for 32 runs in 3 overs, but it wasn’t enough to thwart the determined Gujarat chase. Trent Boult also had an impactful performance, claiming 2 wickets for just 22 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah produced an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for 19 runs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Gujarat Titans displayed tenacity and skill, orchestrating a remarkable chase to secure victory in this thrilling contest. The combination of strategic bowling, solid innings from key players, and grit under pressure highlighted the match's excitement, further intensifying the rivalry as the IPL 2025 season progresses. With this victory, the Gujarat Titans continue to build momentum as they head towards the playoffs.