IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans choke MI¡¯s big start, fans ask ¡®66 runs in last 10 overs, what went wrong?¡¯
In a low-scoring innings at Wankhede, Mumbai Indians collapsed from 97/2 to 155/8 against Gujarat Titans. Despite Will Jacks' quickfire 53, MI¡¯s poor second half drew sharp reactions online, with fans pointing fingers at failed batting execution.
Gujarat Titans managed to take control of their IPL 2025 position by holding Mumbai Indians to a modest total of 155/8 at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite a good start by MI, the home side lost momentum in the latter half of their innings, allowing GT to capitalise with consistent bowling changes and tight fielding decisions.
Will Jacks, Suryakumar offer resistance
Batting first after losing the toss, Mumbai Indians looked promising early on. Will Jacks played an aggressive knock, racing to his fifty in just 29 balls. Suryakumar Yadav supported him well with a steady 35 off 24 deliveries. Together, they set the platform at 97/2 by the 11th over. However, the middle and lower order couldn¡¯t follow through, resulting in a significant drop in run rate and loss of wickets.
GT¡¯s bowling and fielding strategy pays off
Gujarat Titans¡¯ decision to bring back pacer Arshad Khan in place of Washington Sundar proved effective. The bowlers applied pressure from both ends, drying up the runs and forcing errors from MI batters. Skipper Shubman Gill¡¯s calculated bowling changes and on-point field placements were key highlights. A sharp stumping by Jos Buttler, compared to MS Dhoni's style by commentators, added to the energy on the field.
Social media slams MI¡¯s batting collapse
Fans on social media were quick to criticise MI¡¯s performance. One user wrote, ¡°97-2 to just 155. Even after batting poorly, you expect a team to score at least 180 at Wankhede Stadium after being 97-2 after 10.3 overs & having batting ability till number 10. This was an awful batting effort from Mumbai Indians in the second half.¡±
Another user posted, ¡°After 10 overs Mumbai Indians were 89/2, now after 20 overs MI scored only 155/8. Last 60 balls, scored only 66 runs, losing 6 wickets!!! Excellent comeback by Gujarat Titans, will they chase the total easily!!!!¡±
After 10 overs Mumbai Indians were 89/2, now after 20 overs MI scored only 155/8.
¡ª @salla (@iamsalla) May 6, 2025
last 60 balls,scored only 66 runs, losing 6 wkts!!!
Excellent comeback by Gujarat Titans, will they chase the total easily!!!!#MIvsGT
A third fan pointed out individual performance, stating, ¡°Hardik Pandya has struggled with the bat against his former team, Gujarat Titans.¡±
Hardik Pandya has struggled with the bat against his former team, Gujarat Titans.?#IPL2025 #MIvGT #HardikPandya#HardikPandya
¡ª Cricket fan's (@Cricketfan__77) May 6, 2025
GT's composed bowling display and MI¡¯s shaky finish made the difference¡ªfans online didn¡¯t hold back their disappointment.
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