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Anil Kumble dissected Gujarat Titans' nail-biting win over Mumbai Indians, emphasizing how dew and low bounce tilted the game. GT's last-over heroics, led by Coetzee and Tewatia, sealed the victory despite multiple rain interruptions. Kumble noted GT's playoff chances look strong with 16 points, while MI must win both remaining matches. The match also saw standout performances from Gill, Bumrah, and Jacks in a high-stakes encounter.

Key Points: Anil Kumble Analyzes GT's Thrilling Win Over MI in Rain-Hit IPL Clash

  • GT edges MI in rain-disrupted thriller via DLS method
  • Kumble credits dew and low bounce for GT's chase advantage
  • MI's six-match winning streak ends despite Bumrah's brilliance
  • Playoff race tightens as GT nears qualification while MI faces must-win games
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With dew and low bounce, it became even easier for them: Anil Kumble after Gujarat Titans' victory over Mumbai Indians

Anil Kumble breaks down Gujarat Titans' dramatic DLS victory over Mumbai Indians, highlighting dew, low bounce, and playoff implications.

"With the dew and low bounce, it became even easier for GT. – Anil Kumble"

New Delhi, May 7

Following the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble shared his thoughts on the Shubman Gill-led side's performance and the thrilling final over.

In a rain-interrupted match, the Titans edged past the Hardik Pandya-led side by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

After the win, GT is at the top with eight wins, three losses, and 16 points, while MI sits at fourth with seven wins and five losses, giving them 14 points. Their six-match win streak is finally broken.

Speaking on Gujarat's victory at the Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, the former leg-spinner said, "Last over sealed the deal. As a bowler in that situation, your primary thought is not to concede a boundary. With the dew and low bounce, it became even easier for GT. When you have two batters who can clear the ropes and a mindset like Coetzee's -- he said post-match, 'see ball, hit ball' -- it's tough to stop. It was an outstanding game of cricket -- after 38 overs, it all came down to that one over. Both teams had to reset multiple times due to interruptions, and in the end, GT held their nerve."

Further, the 54-year-old spoke about the Mumbai Indians' and Gujarat Titans' play-off chances.

"18 points should secure a play-off spot. GT need to win just one of their remaining three to get there. For Mumbai, they must win both upcoming games. At 16 points, things can get tricky -- you don't want to rely on other teams' results. From winning six in a row to losing today, MI won't want to take it to the wire. Winning both games is a must to control their destiny," the former player added.

Coming to the match, GT won the toss and opted to bowl first.

A 71-run stand between Will Jacks (53 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 in 24 balls, with five fours) was the highlight as wickets fell regularly, restricting MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs.

Sai Kishore (2/34) was the pick of the bowlers for GT, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Gerald Coetzee took a wicket each.

The run-chase was a rollercoaster ride for both teams. GT did lose Sai Sudharsan early, but a 72-run stand between skipper Shubman Gill (43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six) and Jos Buttler (30 in 27 balls, with three fours and a six) marked their comeback in the game.

In the 14th over, with GT 107/2, a rain break was taken with GT ahead as per the DLS Method. After the break, Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) and Trent Boult (2/22) brought MI back in the game, collapsing GT to 132/6 in 18 overs at the start of another rain break. This time, GT was behind.

When the game finally resumed, the revised target was 147 runs with one more over left. Rahul Tewatia (11*) and Gerald Coetzee (12) single-handedly finished the job for GT, earning them a win by three wickets on a last-ball thriller.

Gill was given the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments for the cricket article:
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Rahul P.
What a match! 😍 GT showed real character to win despite multiple rain interruptions. Kumble's analysis was spot on - that last over was pure pressure cricket. MI's winning streak had to end someday, but they're still strong contenders for playoffs. #IPL2025
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Priya K.
Shubman Gill's captaincy has been brilliant this season. He's proving why he's the future of Indian cricket. But honestly, these rain-affected matches are becoming too frequent - BCCI should consider better scheduling or reserve days.
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Vikram S.
Kumble always gives such insightful commentary! The dew factor at Wankhede is becoming a real problem for bowlers. Maybe teams should reconsider bowling first decisions when dew is expected. MI missed a trick by not having more spinners in the lineup.
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Ananya R.
As a Mumbai supporter, this loss hurts! 😭 Bumrah bowled his heart out but others couldn't support him enough. GT's middle order showed great composure. Hope MI bounces back in the next match - we can't afford more slip-ups now.
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Sanjay M.
The real winner was cricket! What a thrilling finish. But I feel DLS method needs revision - it often seems unfair to the team that's building momentum. GT deserved the win though, they handled pressure better in the end.
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Neha T.
Coetzee's "see ball, hit ball" approach worked wonders in the end! 🏏 But let's not overlook Sai Kishore's bowling - 2 wickets at crucial moments. Indian domestic players are really stepping up this season. Proud moment for our cricket!

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