GT vs MI, IPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Titans secure comfortable win as Mumbai Indians fall short

Mumbai Indians end the powerplay at 48/2, maintaining a scoring rate of 8 runs per over. Mohammed Siraj has been the standout bowler, claiming two key wickets, but Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are holding fort. With 149 runs needed from 84 balls, MI will look to accelerate in the middle overs. Rashid Khan, who bowled a tidy first over, could pose a big challenge for the batters ahead.

Rashid Khan fires one in on a length, trapping Tilak Varma in front. The umpire wastes no time raising his finger, but Tilak immediately reviews. The delivery, fizzing through quickly, catches Tilak in an awkward position as he attempts a reverse sweep. Questions arise about whether it struck him outside off or if there was a touch off the glove. UltraEdge confirms the latter, showing a clear spike when the ball is next to the glove. The on-field decision is overturned, and Tilak breathes a sigh of relief!

Siraj delivers a length ball in the fifth stump channel, but Suryakumar Yadav is ready for it. With his signature style, he walks across his stumps and effortlessly whips the ball over the deep backward square leg fence. The shot is pure class, executed with complete control and nonchalance—an absolute SKY special!

Siraj delivers a crucial blow as he cleans up Ryan Rickelton, sending his off stump flying. The Mumbai Indians batter struggled to get going, managing just 6 off 9 balls before Siraj’s precision ended his stay.

Rickelton misses his flick as Siraj fires one in on the leg stump. The ball strikes his pad and rolls away, allowing Mumbai to sneak in a leg bye. Siraj appeals momentarily, but the delivery had clearly pitched outside leg.

Tilak Varma moves around the crease, looking to manufacture a shot, but Ishant Sharma’s full delivery outside off beats his bat completely. A dot ball adds pressure to the chase.

A well-placed drive from Rickelton earns him a single as Mumbai Indians maintain their momentum in the chase.

Ryan Rickelton gets going with a crisp boundary, showcasing his trademark strokeplay. Mumbai Indians continue their aggressive approach as they chase 197.

Rabada fires it full just outside off, but Tilak Varma is ready. He shuffles across, gets low, and executes a brilliant lap shot over short fine leg.

Rabada pitches it up, and Tilak Varma capitalizes, driving it beautifully for four. A well-timed shot to get his first boundary and keep Mumbai Indians’ chase on track.

Siraj strikes back in style! After conceding back-to-back boundaries, he delivers the perfect response, cleaning up Rohit Sharma. The ball nips back in sharply, sneaking through the gap between bat and pad to crash into the stumps.

Rohit Sharma wastes no time in getting started as he finds the boundary twice in a row. Siraj angles one in, full and straight on the pads, and Rohit flicks it past mid-wicket to open his account with a four. On the very next delivery, Siraj sticks to a similar length, and Rohit once again capitalizes, placing it perfectly through the gap for another boundary. Mumbai Indians are off to a confident start in their chase of 197!

We’re back as Gujarat Titans take the field. MI have never won at this venue against the Titans, giving the hosts a psychological edge. A tactical change sees Ishant Sharma replace Rutherford. Siraj has the new ball, Rohit Sharma is on strike, a slip is in place, and Mumbai need 197 to win—let’s go!

MI were inconsistent in the field, dropping a catch and showing lapses in ground-fielding. Hardik Pandya, back in the XI, was their standout bowler, picking up two key wickets. Mujeeb was on the expensive side but dismissed Buttler, a crucial breakthrough that may have saved MI 10-15 runs. Despite the late flurry of wickets, GT have a competitive total, but MI will back themselves to chase it down. Stay tuned for the second innings!

Gujarat Titans put up 196 runs in an innings that stretched nearly two hours. Buttler, Gill, and Sudharsan led the charge, with Sudharsan anchoring the innings. Rutherford’s late cameo provided a boost, but Mumbai Indians struck back in the final overs to keep the total in check.

A dramatic finish to the innings as Kagiso Rabada falls to a slower delivery, followed by Sai Kishore getting run out while attempting a bye. GT reviews for a wide, but it’s well inside the tramlines. Mumbai Indians restrict them just short of 200, setting up an exciting chase ahead!

Rashid Khan goes for another big shot but finds Hardik Pandya in the deep! Satyanarayana Raju claims his first IPL wicket as Gujarat Titans lose another batter in the final over. Mumbai Indians tighten their grip as the innings nears its conclusion.

Rashid Khan wastes no time! Satyanarayana Raju drops it short outside off, and Rashid capitalizes, launching it over long-on for a massive six.

Satyanarayana Raju keeps it wide to deny Rashid Khan any room, conceding an extra in the process. With just a few deliveries left, Gujarat Titans aim to maximize their total against disciplined Mumbai Indians bowling. Can Rashid and Rabada provide the final flourish?

Mumbai Indians tighten their grip as Deepak Chahar delivers a crucial over, conceding just seven runs while picking up two key wickets. Gujarat Titans lose momentum, slipping to 186/6. Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada are at the crease, with one final over left to push the total past 190. Can they finish strong?

Mumbai Indians seized control with two quick wickets in consecutive deliveries. Sherfane Rutherford attempted to go big off Chahar’s back-of-a-length delivery outside off but failed to clear the boundary. Deep extra cover ran in, positioned himself perfectly, and took a safe catch.

Mumbai Indians struck twice in dramatic fashion as Rahul Tewatia departed. Rutherford drove a length ball straight to mid-off, where Hardik Pandya quickly collected and fired a direct hit at the non-striker’s end. Tewatia, who had stepped out, was caught short while trying to return to his crease. A bizarre dismissal left GT reeling as MI capitalized on the confusion.

Trent Boult produces a massive breakthrough as he traps Sai Sudharsan right in front. The appeal is loud, and the umpire raises his finger without hesitation. Sudharsan departs.

Trent Boult delivers a pinpoint yorker on middle and off, forcing Sai Sudharsan to jam his bat down and squeeze it into the off-side for a single. Precision bowling at the death!

Sherfane Rutherford continues his aggressive intent, dispatching Trent Boult for a massive six over cow corner. With GT maintaining a strong run rate, the finish line looks promising for a formidable total.

Sai Sudharsan steps across and launches Raju’s delivery into the stands! With perfect timing and placement, he clears deep mid-wicket, keeping GT’s momentum strong.

Sherfane Rutherford sends Satyanarayana Raju’s delivery soaring over the ropes with a mighty hit! A powerful stroke that showcases his intent to accelerate in the death overs.

Hardik Pandya wraps up his spell with an 11-run over, making a notable impact with the ball. His disciplined bowling and crucial breakthroughs have kept Mumbai Indians in the fight. He’ll be pleased with his performance tonight, having played a key role in restricting Gujarat Titans’ scoring momentum.

Hardik Pandya digs in another short delivery, but this one flies well over Rutherford’s head. The batter watches it sail past, and the square leg umpire has no hesitation in signaling it as a wide. Mumbai Indians will need to tighten their lines to keep Gujarat Titans in check.

Hardik Pandya’s plan works to perfection as he gets the crucial wicket of Shahrukh Khan. The GT batter, looking to go big again, mistimes his shot and finds Tilak Varma in the deep.