Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra and batter Rahul Tewatia were visibly upset with the match officials during a rain-hit IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. The game saw two rain delays, with the second one causing confusion and frustration for both teams and fans alike.
The second rain break, which occurred just before midnight, led to multiple changes in the restart time — from 12:09 AM to 12:25 AM, and then finally to 12:30 AM. Though rain had seemingly stopped, the umpires delayed the restart, leaving Nehra and Tewatia fuming on the sidelines.
GT Hold Nerves in Rain-Disrupted Chase
After the second delay, Gujarat Titans were set a revised target of 147 in 19 overs under the DLS method. They needed 15 off the final over, with Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee at the crease. What followed was pure drama:
- 1st Ball: Tewatia smashed a four
- 2nd Ball: Single taken
- 3rd Ball: Coetzee sent one sailing for six
- 4th Ball: A no-ball followed by two runs
- 5th Ball: Tewatia took a single, scores tied
- 6th Ball: Coetzee got out, but no run-out attempt succeeded
Gujarat Titans won the match by 3 wickets on the last ball, ending Mumbai Indians’ six-match winning streak and moving top of the points table.
Nehra and Tewatia’s Reaction
Nehra, known for his animated coaching style, was seen shouting in frustration at the officials during the delay. Tewatia, too, appeared agitated while waiting to resume the match. Their irritation stemmed from what they felt was unnecessary dithering by the umpires despite suitable playing conditions.
Bumrah Shines, But MI Fall Short
Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah turned the match on its head with a fiery spell, dismissing Shubman Gill and Shahrukh Khan. Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar also chipped in with crucial wickets to drag MI back into the contest. However, poor death bowling and fielding lapses, including a missed run-out, ultimately cost Mumbai the match.
Key Highlights
- Rain Delays: Two stoppages, with confusion over restart times
- Final Over Drama: 15 runs needed, no-ball, missed run-out
- GT Win: Last-ball thriller, climb to top of the table
- Nehra & Tewatia: Furious over umpiring delay
- MI’s Winning Streak Ends
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