Gujarat Titans (GT) pulled off a stunning last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-affected thriller at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2025. The final over saw chaos, a no-ball, and a costly missed run-out by Hardik Pandya, as GT sneaked past MI by 3 wickets, moving to the top of the points table.
Last-Over Drama: Chahar’s No-Ball and Hardik’s Missed Throw
Set a revised target of 147 in 19 overs (due to rain interruptions), GT needed 15 runs off the final over, with Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee at the crease. MI captain Hardik Pandya handed the ball to Deepak Chahar, but his over unraveled under pressure:
- 1st ball: Tewatia smacked a four
- 2nd ball: Single taken
- 3rd ball: Coetzee smashed a six
- 5th ball: Coetzee dismissed, 1 run needed off 1
- No-ball: Bowled by Chahar earlier in the over
- Final ball: Arshad Khan hit towards mid-off, Hardik Pandya picked it but missed an easy run-out
Instead of throwing to Suryakumar Yadav, who was closer to the stumps, Hardik attempted a direct hit and missed, allowing GT to seal the win.
Fans Slam MI’s Fielding Errors
Chahar was criticised for not backing up near the stumps, showing a lack of presence of mind. Hardik also came under fire for missing the run-out and choosing the wrong end for his throw.
These errors cost MI the match, despite a strong bowling comeback from Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, who derailed GT’s chase post-rain.
Bumrah and Boult Turn the Game, But MI Let it Slip
Before the second rain break, GT were cruising at 113/2. But when play resumed, MI’s pace attack brought them back:
- Bumrah dismissed Gill (43 off 46)
- Boult trapped Rutherford lbw (28)
- Bumrah bowled Shahrukh Khan and Rashid Khan cheaply
GT collapsed to 132/6, falling behind the DLS par score. But in the final over, MI couldn’t hold their nerves, and GT took full advantage.
Points Table Impact
- Gujarat Titans: Now top of the table, edging closer to playoff qualification
- Mumbai Indians: Dropped to fourth, with pressure building in the final phase
Quick Match Recap
- MI Innings: 155/8 (Jacks 53, Suryakumar 35)
- GT Revised Target: 147 in 19 overs
- Top MI Bowlers: Bumrah, Boult
- Turning Point: Last-over no-ball & missed run-out
- Result: GT won by 3 wickets (last ball)
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