Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, chose to bowl first at the lively Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, looking to put the heat on the opposition in MI vs GT. They made a few tactical moves, bringing in left-arm seamer Arshad Khan and scaling back Washington Sundar’s spin game to match the pitch’s love for pace. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, stuck with Corbin Bosch, even though Mitchell Santner could be making his return soon. This match was a big one for both teams; Gujarat’s aiming to solidify their spot at the top, while Mumbai is desperate to break into the top two for a better playoff shot. All eyes were on this high-stakes clash!
Teams for MI vs GT
- Mumbai Indians are rolling with a solid squad, and Ryan Rickelton got the gloves as wicketkeeper.
- At the top, they’ve got the big hitters like Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, and the rising star Tilak Varma.
- Leading the charge is Hardik Pandya, the captain with serious swag, supported by all-rounder Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch for his bowling, and the lethal pace duo of Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult.
- And let’s not forget Jasprit Bumrah, who’s the bowling kingpin, ready to bring the fire.
- On the flip side, the Gujarat Titans are led by the aggressive Shubman Gill, with B Sai Sudharsan offering some solid stability at the top and Jos Buttler making sure the stumps stay safe.
- The middle order’s packed with power-hitters like M Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia, while spinners R Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan can always flip the game on its head.
- Their pace attack features Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, and Mohammed Siraj; plenty of firepower there.
- When it comes to impact players, Mumbai’s got options like Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, and Ashwani Kumar to make some serious waves.
- Gujarat, though, isn’t backing down either, with Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, and Dasun Shanaka ready to light it up when needed.
First Inning of MI vs GT
- During Mumbai Indians’ innings, a bunch of players made their mark, including Karn Sharma, RJW Topley, R Minz, RA Bawa, and Ashwani Kumar who came in as substitutes.
- Gujarat Titans also had their impact players like SE Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Anuj Rawat, MK Lomror, and MD Shanaka, adding some flavour to the game. In the powerplay (overs 0.1 to 6.0), Mumbai smashed 56 runs, losing 2 wickets in the process.
- At the 5.3 overs mark, they hit 50 runs in just 33 balls, with extras giving them that little extra boost.
- A strategic timeout came when Mumbai were at 56/2 in 6 overs, with WG Jacks on 30 and SA Yadav on 16.
- The 3rd wicket partnership between Jacks and Yadav was solid, piling up 50 runs in just 27 balls.
- Throughout the innings, Gujarat Titans threw in a few reviews, targeting key moments with Jacks and Yadav.
- Jack reached his half-century in just 29 balls, blasting 5 boundaries and 3 sixes. Mumbai cruised past 100 runs in 11.1 overs, with 5 extras helping the cause.
- Another timeout came when Mumbai was sitting at 111/5 in 13 overs, with Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir holding down the fort.
- In the end, Mumbai wrapped up their innings at 155/8 in 20 overs, with DL Chahar chipping in 8 runs and KV Sharma adding 1.
Second Inning of MI vs GT
- What a ride it’s been for the Gujarat Titans! Kicking off in Powerplay 1, they managed to put up 29 runs in the first six overs, losing just one wicket.
- They took a quick Strategic Timeout at 29/1, with Shubman Gill hitting 12 and JC Buttler adding 10.
- Fast forward, and they hit the 50-run mark in 7.3 overs, taking 47 balls and 6 extras.
- The partnership between Gill (21) and Buttler (24) was solid, piling up 50 runs in 40 balls with a cheeky 5 extras on the side.
- Then things got interesting; Ashwani Kumar came in as a concussion sub for Corbin Bosch in the 9th over.
- There was some drama with reviews too, including one by Mumbai Indians to uphold a wicket, and Gujarat Titans made a bold move subbing in SE Rutherford for M Prasidh Krishna.
- The big moment came when they hit the 100-run milestone in 13.4 overs, taking 84 balls and 8 extras.
- Another Tactical Timeout followed as they stood at 107/2 in 14.0 overs, with Gill on 38 and Rutherford contributing 26.
- With rain interruptions and plenty of twists, the match kept everyone on their toes, building suspense as it headed towards a gripping finish.
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Result
Gujarat Titans (GT) took down Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 56 of IPL 2025, snagging the top spot alongside Delhi Capitals (DC). The win came via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method thanks to some pesky rain, but a win’s a win, and GT is now sitting pretty at the top. Meanwhile, MI took a hit and slid down to 4th, but you know they’ll be hungry to climb back up and reclaim their spot. GT’s victory gives them some serious bragging rights and positions them as one of the strongest contenders for the IPL title this season.
