Mumbai Indians‘ six-match winning streak in the IPL came to an end on Tuesday as Gujarat Titans secured a dramatic three-wicket victory via the DLS method at Wankhede Stadium. The win propelled Shubman Gill’s side to the top of the table, while Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai slipped to fourth.
Batting first, Mumbai posted 155/8 in 20 overs, with Will Jacks (53 off 35) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 off 24) stitching together a crucial 71-run partnership for the third wicket. However, apart from Tim David’s late 27 (off 22), no other batter crossed double digits, leaving Mumbai with a below-par total.
Mumbai Indians (155/8 vs 147/7) Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans chase was twice interrupted by rain, with the Gujarat Titans at 107/2 in 14 overs (Jos Buttler 30, Gill 43) before the first stoppage. After resumption, they slipped to 132/6 in 18 overs when rain returned. The revised DLS target set Gujarat 15 runs off the final over, and despite late nerves, Rahul Tewatia (9* off 7) and Rashid Khan (6* off 3) sealed the win off the last ball.
A run-out chance on the final delivery could have forced a Super Over, but Hardik Pandya’s throw missed the stumps, handing Gujarat Titans a thrilling victory.
Best Performances
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (43 off 46), Jos Buttler (30 off 27), Sherfane Rutherford (28 off 15)
- Mumbai Indians: Will Jacks (53), Suryakumar Yadav (35), Tim David (27)
Points Table
- Gujarat Titans (16 points from 11 matches) now lead the standings.
- Mumbai Indians (14 points from 12 games) remain in playoff contention but slip to fourth.
The result sets up an exciting final stretch in the IPL, with Gujarat Titans strengthening their title credentials and Mumbai needing a strong finish to secure a top-four spot.
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