Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians: Rain Disrupts Match as Titans Chase Revised Target

Shubman Gill Survives Early Scare

In a thrilling encounter, Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill narrowly escaped being dismissed after Tilak Verma dropped a straightforward catch. Following a change of ends with Jos Buttler, Gill faced a delivery that he edged slightly. During the 11.2 over, Ashwani Kumar bowled a length ball that angled outside off stump, leading to Buttler's under-edge. Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya, believing he detected a spike, opted for a review.

The Ultra Edge technology confirmed a clear spike as the ball passed the bat, prompting the on-field umpire to overturn the initial decision.

Gujarat Titans Dominate Despite Rain Delays

From the outset, Gujarat Titans maintained control of the match. Although they dropped three catches, their bowlers effectively restricted Mumbai Indians to 155 runs, taking 8 wickets in the process.

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Rain Interrupts Play, DLS Method in Play

The match faced interruptions due to rain, leading umpires to call for a timeout. After a brief pause, play resumed, but rain returned, causing another halt. Fans anxiously awaited updates as the match's outcome remained uncertain.

With the rain affecting the game, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method could be applied. If play resumes, Gujarat Titans will need to chase a revised target of 99 runs in 14 overs, ensuring fairness despite the reduced overs.

Mumbai Indians batted first, scoring 155/8 in 20 overs, with Will Jacks leading the charge with a solid 53 off 35 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed a brisk 35 off 24 balls. However, a series of wickets during the middle overs hampered their progress, with Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan each taking one wicket.

In response, Gujarat Titans were at 107/2 in 14 overs when rain interrupted play. Shubman Gill was not out on 38 runs, supported by Jos Buttler (30 off 27 balls) and Sherfane Rutherford (26 off 12 balls). The revised target now stands at 99 runs in 14 overs, and the match's outcome will depend on the final result once play resumes.