​In a rain-affected thriller at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on May 6, 2025, the Gujarat Titans (GT) edged out the Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets on the final ball, ending MI's six-match winning streak and propelling GT to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. ​ Match Summary Mumbai Indians: 155/8 in 20 overs Will Jacks top-scored with 53 runs. R Sai Kishore was the pick of GT's bowlers with figures of 2/34.​ Gujarat Titans: 147/7 in 19 overs (target revised via DLS method) Shubman Gill anchored the chase with 43 runs. Sherfane Rutherford's quickfire 26 off 12 balls was pivotal in keeping GT ahead on the DLS par score during rain interruptions. What a nail-biter that was! Here's a structured summary of the dramatic phases that unfolded during the rain-hit thriller between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI): 🌧️ Rain & DLS Drama First rain interruption: Came during the powerplay while GT were chasing. At that point, MI were ahead on the DLS par score, but play continued. Second rain break (14th over): By then, GT had edged ahead slightly in the DLS calculation. The next four overs (14–18) proved decisive: GT collapsed from 107/2 to 132/6. Jasprit Bumrah triggered the turnaround: Clean bowled Shubman Gill. Removed Shahrukh Khan with a brilliant inswinger. Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar chipped in: Boult trapped Sherfane Rutherford LBW. Ashwani yorked Rashid Khan. This left GT 4 runs behind the DLS par score before the final interruption. 🎯 Final Over Showdown (15 needed) Deepak Chahar bowled the final over: Bowled a no-ball and missed his lengths under pressure. Dismissed Gerald Coetzee with a bouncer when 1 was needed off 2. Run-out chance missed on the final ball allowed GT to scramble the winning single. 🏆 Key Takeaways GT’s ability to stay just within striking distance of the DLS par score through the interruptions was vital. Jasprit Bumrah’s spell almost swung it MI's way, showing why he remains a top-tier death-overs weapon. Composure under pressure in the final over made the difference for GT. This phase of the match was pivotal in setting up the final drama. Here's a breakdown of how things unfolded during that middle stretch of Gujarat Titans' innings: 🧱 Buttler–Gill Partnership: After early setbacks, Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill stitched together a 72-run partnership. They managed to: Rotate strike efficiently, and Find timely boundaries to stay close to the required run rate. The DLS score was crucial due to rain threats, and this partnership steadily pushed GT ahead. ⚠️ Buttler’s Wicket: Momentum Shifts Just when GT looked comfortable, Jos Buttler fell—a breakthrough delivered by Ashwani Kumar, MI’s concussion substitute for Bosch. At the time of Buttler’s dismissal, GT were behind the DLS par score, putting pressure back on the Titans. 💥 Rutherford’s Cameo: Rain-Adjusted Advantage Sherfane Rutherford launched a counter-attack: Targeted Will Jacks' off-spin for a six. Followed it up with another big hit the next over. This explosive mini-assault: Pushed GT 7 runs ahead of the DLS par score. Prompted a 25-minute rain break.