Rain played a pivotal role in the 56th match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, creating a roller-coaster narrative at the Wankhede Stadium.
At 10:54 PM IST, rain had halted play with Gujarat Titans comfortably placed at 107/2 after 14 overs—8 runs ahead of the DLS par score of 99. The momentum was firmly with GT, thanks to an aggressive partnership between Shubman Gill and Sherfane Rutherford, who stitched a 29-run stand in just 15 balls. If the game had been called off at that point, Gujarat would have been declared winners via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
However, the rain relented and play resumed at 11:20 PM. What followed was a collapse that changed the complexion of the game. Mumbai Indians bounced back strongly, with Ashwani Kumar (concussion sub for Corbin Bosch) and Jasprit Bumrah delivering under pressure. GT slipped to 132/6 in 18 overs, needing 24 runs off the final 12 balls.
Crucially, the DLS dynamics shifted again. As per the updated par scores, Gujarat are now 4 runs behind the DLS target. Should rain return at this point and no further play be possible, Mumbai Indians would be declared winners.
MI’s turnaround was sparked by key breakthroughs. Ashwani Kumar removed Jos Buttler and Rashid Khan, ending with 2/28, while Bumrah kept things tight with figures of 2/19 from four overs. MI’s disciplined bowling under lights, in dewy conditions, was instrumental in shifting the tide.
The rain has intensified at Wankhede once again and the umpires have called for the covers. Gujarat Titans are currently 4 runs behind the DLS par score at 18 overs. With just 35 minutes left before the cut-off time of 12:25 AM, the match hangs in balance. If no further play is possible, Mumbai Indians will clinch victory via the DLS method. What was once Gujarat’s game has turned dramatically in Mumbai’s favour, making this one of the most thrilling finishes of IPL 2025 so far.
With two overs remaining and GT needing 24, the game hangs in balance—but the DLS seesaw is now tilting towards Mumbai.
