On May 6, 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a dramatic 3-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-affected IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, finishing past midnight on May 7. MI posted 155/8, with Will Jacks scoring 53 (35 balls). GT chased a revised DLS target of 147 in 19 overs, achieving it on the final ball, thanks to Arshad Khan’s composure. This win ended MI’s six-match streak and propelled GT to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 16 points.
Match Highlights
GT captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl. MI struggled to 155/8, bolstered by a 71-run stand between Will Jacks (53 off 35) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 off 24). GT’s bowlers, led by Prasidh Krishna (1/37) and Sai Kishore (2/34), kept MI in check. GT’s chase saw Shubman Gill (43 off 46) and Jos Buttler (30 off 27) build a 72-run partnership. Rain interruptions adjusted the target to 147 in 19 overs. At 132/6 after 18 overs, GT needed 15 off the last over. Deepak Chahar’s over included a no-ball, a four, a six, and a wicket, but Arshad Khan’s single off the final ball sealed the win for GT.
Moment of the Match
Hardik Pandya’s missed run-out chance on the last ball, with GT needing 1 run, allowed Arshad Khan to secure the victory, sparking wild celebrations in the GT camp.
Player of the Match
Prasidh Krishna (GT) for his 1/37 and effective use of cutters, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Scorecard
MI Batting
|
Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ryan Rickelton (WK) |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Rohit Sharma |
7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.50 |
|
Will Jacks |
53 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 151.43 |
|
Suryakumar Yadav |
35 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 145.83 |
|
Tilak Varma |
7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Hardik Pandya (C) |
1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
|
Naman Dhir |
7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
|
Corbin Bosch |
27 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 122.73 |
|
Deepak Chahar |
8* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Karn Sharma |
1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Extras |
7 (LB 6, W 1) |
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Total |
155/8 (20 ov) |
GT Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohammed Siraj |
3 | 29 | 1 | 9.70 |
|
Arshad Khan |
3 | 18 | 1 | 6.00 |
|
Prasidh Krishna |
4 | 37 | 1 | 9.20 |
|
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore |
4 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
|
Rashid Khan |
4 | 21 | 1 | 5.20 |
|
Gerald Coetzee |
2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
GT Batting
|
Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sai Sudharsan |
5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Shubman Gill (C) |
43 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 93.48 |
|
Jos Buttler (WK) |
30 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 111.11 |
|
Sherfane Rutherford (IP) |
28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.67 |
|
Shahrukh Khan |
6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Rahul Tewatia |
11* | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.50 |
|
Rashid Khan |
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
|
Gerald Coetzee |
12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
|
Arshad Khan |
1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
|
Extras |
9 (W 6, NB 3) |
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Total |
147/7 (19 ov) |
MI Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deepak Chahar |
3 | 32 | 1 | 10.70 |
|
Trent Boult |
4 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
|
Jasprit Bumrah |
4 | 19 | 2 | 4.80 |
|
Hardik Pandya (C) |
1 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
|
Karn Sharma |
2 | 13 | 0 | 6.50 |
|
Ashwani Kumar |
4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
|
Will Jacks |
1 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
Match Flow
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Powerplay: MI scored 56/2, with Jacks dropped twice. GT managed 29/1 in their first 6 overs.
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Rain Interruptions: Two breaks adjusted GT’s target to 147 in 19 overs. At 132/6 after 18 overs, GT were 4 runs behind DLS par.
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Final Over Drama: Deepak Chahar’s last over saw 15 runs needed—yielding a four, a six, a no-ball, a wicket, and a final-ball single to win.
Playoff Implications
GT’s 16 points and superior net run rate placed them at the top, while MI dropped to fourth with 14 points after 11 games, making the playoff race tighter.