Delhi: In the 56th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first, and his decision proved to be completely correct. The team of Mumbai Indians (Mi) could score 155 runs in 20 overs. Gujarat now needed 156 runs to win this match and despite the rain, the Gujarat team achieved this target. And now they have reached the top position in the points table.
Mumbai’s batting order does not show effective
Mumbai Indians started very poorly. Opener Ryan Ricelton was dismissed in the first over by scoring 2 runs. After this, Rohit Sharma put some good shots but he also started walking only 7 runs. After this, Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav tried to handle the innings and both played fast innings of 53 and 35 runs respectively. But after his dismissal, the wickets kept falling again. Captain Hardik Pandya could score only 1 run, while Tilak Verma and Naman Dheer also could not contribute anything special with the bat. In the end, Corbin Bosch added 27 and Deepak Chahar added 4 runs to 155. The lack of partnerships in Mumbai’s batting was clearly seen and no long partnership could be formed.
Gujarat bowlers did wonders
The Gujarat Titans bowlers performed disciplined throughout the match. Mohammad Siraj jerked Mumbai with an initial wicket, while Arshad Khan and famous Krishna kept the pressure in the middle overs and kept pressure. Spinner Sai Kishore took 2 important wickets for just 20 runs in 4 overs. Rashid Khan also continued his affordable bowling and took 1 wicket. Jerald Kotji also maintained 1 wicket and control over the run pace.
Now Gujarat Titans need 156 runs to win the match. If they achieve this goal, they will directly reach the first place in the points table. Will the Gujarat Titans be able to achieve this easy -looking target led by Shubman Gill? The answer will be found in the second inning.
Second innings game
The Gujarat Titans, which came out to chase the target of 156 runs given by Mumbai Indians, did not have a good start. Team opener Sai Sudarshan returned to the pavilion after scoring just 5 runs.
Gill-Batler repaired innings
After this, captain Shubman Gill and Jose Butler formed the important partnership while handling the innings. Gill scored 43 runs while Butler scored a useful innings of 30 runs. After Butler was dismissed, Sherfen Rutherford again carried forward the team with Gill.
Rain obstructed, Mumbai returns
In the 14th over, the rain stopped the match, at that time the Gujarat team was ahead of Mumbai as per DLS rules. As soon as the match resumed after the rain stopped, the Mumbai bowlers made a brilliant comeback. In the next 4 overs, he took 4 big wickets in Gujarat and gave just 25 runs.
Bumrah-Bolt showed power
For Mumbai, Jasprit Bumrah took 2 wickets, while Trent Bolt and Ashwini Kumar got 1-1 wickets. Ashwin, showing his young talent, took 2 important wickets for 28 runs in the match.
Changes in target due to dls
The rain again obstructed the match in the 18th over, after which the match was reduced to 19 overs and Gujarat got a target of 147 runs. He needed 15 runs in the last over.
Gujarat’s victory in the last over
Deepak Chahar took over the last six balls. On the first ball, Rahul Tewatia hit a four, then Jerald Kotzi hit a six on the third ball of the over. A run was needed to win on the last ball and Arshad Khan completed the run while playing a straight drive.
Mumbai’s bowling remained effective, but did not win
Deepak Chahar took 1 wicket but proved to be a little expensive. Bumrah and Bolt were economical, while Ashwin Kumar bowled impressive. Despite this, Mumbai Indians could not win this match.
Gujarat number 1 in the points table
With this victory, Gujarat Titans scored two important points and reached the top position in the points table. While the match was full of thrill, Gujarat’s patient batting finally won.
Playing XI of both teams
| Gujarat Titans (Playing XI) | Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) |
|---|---|
| Sai Sudarshan | Ryan Ricelton (wicket keeper) |
| Shubman Gill (Captain) | Rohit Sharma |
| Jose Butler (wicket keeper) | Will jacks |
| Rahul Tewatia | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Shahrukh Khan | Tilak Verma |
| Rashid Khan | Hardik Pandya (Captain) |
| R Sai Kishore | Naman dhiro |
| Arshad Khan | Corbin Bosch |
| Zerald Kotzi | Deepak Chahar |
| Mohammad Siraj | Trent bolt |
| Famous Krishna | Jaspreet Bumrah |
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